William Edwards School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Edwards School.

Grays, RM163NJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Stifford Clays Road
Stifford Clays
Grays, RM163NJ
Phone
1375486000
Website
williamedwards.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137214
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 3NJ
Website
http://williamedwards.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,180
Free School Meals
19.2% (227 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
22.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.9%
Ebacc Languages:
46.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.29
Progress 8 Range:
-0.47 to -0.11

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.2 (+12.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
197
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,180 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Curriculum Highlights

Artsmark Platinum Award Youth Sports Trust Gold Award Largest Duke of Edinburgh cohort in the East of England

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