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Gaynes School

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AcademySecondary

Gaynes School

Ages1116
501 pupils
Good· Feb 2023
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Details

Type

Academy Sponsor Led

Local Authority

Havering

Academy Trust

LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED

Head Teacher

Annabelle Kirkpatrick

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

July 2018

Website

www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk

Reference Number

144095

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Year 7 entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Count
Total applications404
As 1st preference63
As 2nd preference100
As 3rd preference114
From another local authority91

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers110
To 1st preference63
To 2nd preference21
To 3rd preference9
To any preference109
To another local authority51

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
  • Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
  • Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
  • "Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
  • This school is an academy sponsor led, admissions are controlled by the school itself, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Havering.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils473 (49% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls51% / 49%
Free School Meals22.8%
English as Additional Language13.3%
SEN Support18.4%
SEN with EHCP1.9%
Overall Attendance92.8%
Persistent Absence19.1%

Class Sizes

Overall Average24.7
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 7122
Year 8119
Year 984
Year 1078
Year 1170

Pupil Ethnicities

White British52.9%
African17.8%
White Other8.5%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black Other3.6%
White & Black Caribbean2.7%
Caribbean2.3%
Pakistani1.5%
White & Asian1.3%
Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Bangladeshi0.8%
White & Black African0.6%
Chinese0.6%
Other0.2%
Unclassified0.2%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

1 inspection on record

Current Rating
Good· Feb 2023
  • 2023

    School Inspection

    9 February 2023

    View report
    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Leaders identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
    • Appropriate support is given to pupils needing extra help.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum for all pupils.
    • Some subjects lack precise curriculum planning.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders work effectively with the trust and parents.
    • Leaders create an environment of optimism and confidence.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-managed.
    • All steps to support pupils' welfare are systematically recorded.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Pupils build knowledge securely through careful planning.
    • Some pupils show inconsistencies in understanding.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Teachers use their subject knowledge effectively.
    • Teachers check pupils' knowledge and re-teach when needed.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Leaders provide a well-planned personal development programme.
    • Pupils learn about kindness, respect, and listening to others.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils behave sensibly and respect each other.
    • Bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

GCSE Results

ResultSchoolLAEngland
Attainment 8 score48.849.646.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths56.3%53.5%46.2%
Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.9%72.8%65.4%
Entering EBacc71.9%
EBacc average point score4.54.54.1
Progress 8
+0.24Above average

Pupils at this school made slightly more progress than similar pupils nationally

About This Data

  • Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
  • Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.

Destinations

Where students go after finishing their studies

Destinations after GCSEs

DestinationSchoolEngland
Staying in education92%86%
...Further education36%37%
...School sixth form34%
...Sixth form college13%
...Other education destinations0%2%
In employment3%3%
Apprenticeships3%3%
Not in education or employment6%
Destination unknown3%

About This Data

  • This shows where students went after completing their GCSEs, tracked for at least two terms into the following academic year.
  • A sustained destination means the student remained in education, employment, or training for at least two terms (October to March).
  • England averages are shown for comparison. Each school's results will vary based on their student intake and local area.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £285,923 or £604 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was -£808,000 or -£1,708 p/pupil. A negative balance means the school spent more than it received, covered by drawing on reserves.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Brackendale Gardens
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3UX

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