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Secondary schools in and near Epping

All 4 secondary schools in Epping, and the nearest just outside.

4 schools in Epping

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  1. Epping St John's Church of England School

    Epping, CM16 5JB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Epping average.

    194 first choices, 175 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.6

    Epping 46.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.9%Epping 9.9%
    Pupils
    1,036
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Epping St John's Church of England School
  2. The Tower School

    Cm16 4ba · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    60
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Tower School
  3. Open Box Education Centre

    Essex, CM16 5DN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Epping 9.9%
    Pupils
    16
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Open Box Education Centre
  4. Coopersale Hall School

    Epping, CM16 7PE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Epping 9.9%
    Pupils
    302
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Coopersale Hall School

Just outside Epping

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Epping.

  1. Davenant Foundation School

    2.7 miles from Epping · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Epping average, low absence.

    212 first choices, 185 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1654.9

    Epping 46.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.7%Epping 9.9%
    Pupils
    1,199
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Davenant Foundation School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Epping

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 4 secondary schools in Epping have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Epping, explained

There are 4 secondary schools in Epping, teaching 1,414 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 3 independent schools.

Pupils in Epping scored an average Attainment 8 of 46.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

17.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,513 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 30.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many secondary schools are in Epping?
There are 4 secondary schools in Epping, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Epping?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Epping on Eduscope are Epping St John's Church of England School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Epping ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Epping secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Epping is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Epping?
When choosing a secondary school in Epping, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 4 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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