The Billericay School

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Billericay School.

Billericay, CM129LH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.2%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 May 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Road
Billericay, CM129LH
Phone
1277655191
Website
billericayschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136861
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
School Road, Billericay, CM12 9LH
Website
http://www.billericayschool.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
Capacity
1,683 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,697
Free School Meals
16.8% (285 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
16.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
165 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
16.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.2 (+20.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.8 (+14.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
106 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
212
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,697 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Caring About Success"

Curiosity Aspiration Success

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Billericay School. We are one of the largest schools in Essex with a Centre of Excellence vision; motto Caring About Success; our values are curiosity, aspiration and success. We offer a broad, diverse and exciting curriculum, enriched by opportunities inside and outside the classroom, delivered by committed staff, with inclusion at the heart of the school.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming Football Rugby Cricket Tennis Netball

Facilities

Extensive IT facilities Drama studios Music suites with a recording studio Media area with video editing suite and green screen Swimming pool Sports hall Gymnasium Fitness suite Tennis courts Netball courts Football pitches Rugby pitches Cricket pitches One of the biggest 3G pitches in Essex Library housing over 30,000 books

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, diverse and exciting curriculum

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