The Bromfords School

A not judged academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bromfords School.

Wickford, SS120LZ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.2%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
Grange Avenue
Wickford, SS120LZ
Phone
1268471201
Website
bromfords.essex.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139181
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Grange Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0LZ
Website
http://www.bromfords.essex.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
Capacity
1,260 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
1,118
Free School Meals
24.5% (274 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
51 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,118 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieve. Enrich. Prepare."

Achieve Enrich Prepare

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Mr J Tree, describes Bromfords as a strong, caring community with three core values—Achieve, Enrich and Prepare—and high expectations. He notes improved behaviour and atmosphere according to the October 2024 OFSTED inspection and invites visitors to book a school tour.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award The Brilliant Club’s Scholars Programme Reading Club Chess Club E-Sports Bromfords Theatre Company Drama Club Film Club Art Club Sports Clubs and Teams

Curriculum Highlights

Core curriculum Years 7-9: English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Personal Development. Additional subjects in Years 7-9: Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish from September 2024), Music, Religious Education. Years 10 & 11 core + four option subjects (three from September 2025); options include Geography, History, ICT, Computer Science, French or Spanish (from September 2027), plus other subjects such as Art, Business Studies, Drama, Health & Social Care, Music, Photography, Product Design, Film Studies.

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