Tendring Technology College

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tendring Technology College.

Frinton-On-Sea, CO130AZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.1%
Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Rochford Way
Frinton-On-Sea, CO130AZ
Phone
1255672116
Website
tendringtechnologycollege.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137188
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AZ
Website
http://tendringtechnologycollege.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,980 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,668
Free School Meals
30.6% (510 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (62 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
137 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
185
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,668 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect honesty responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from the Principal; Lift Tendring is described as a traditional but forward-thinking school; values are respect, honesty and responsibility; aims for happy, engaged learners prepared for a rapidly evolving future; staff are expected to be highly skilled.

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