Passmores Academy

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Passmores Academy.

Harlow, CM186JH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
39.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.67
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
9 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
Tracyes Road
Harlow, CM186JH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137445
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM18 6JH
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Capacity
1,200 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
1,204
Free School Meals
31.4% (378 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
201
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,204 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Improving upon our best"

Self-help Self-responsibility Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity Honesty Openness Caring for others

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal, Natalie Christie, welcomes visitors and emphasizes a commitment to “improve upon our best.” Contactable via [email protected]; Assistant Principal Russell King can assist with general queries ([email protected]).

Admissions Criteria

An updated admission policy exists. The PAN is 240 for all year groups. Mid-year admissions are received and decided by Passmores Academy. For mid-year applications, contact [email protected]. The trustees of the Passmores Co-operative Learning Community (PCLC) are the admission authority for normal round admissions; applications should follow the home Local Authority coordinated scheme. Essex residents should refer to the Secondary Education in Essex booklet. Information on admissions appeals is available on the Essex County Council site.

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