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Secondary schools in and near South Ockendon

All 2 secondary schools in South Ockendon, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in South Ockendon

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  1. Harris Academy Ockendon

    South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the South Ockendon average.

    265 first choices, 236 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.7

    South Ockendon 47.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.2%South Ockendon 6.8%
    Pupils
    1,440
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school Harris Academy Ockendon
  2. Beacon Hill Academy

    South Ockendon, RM15 5AY · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    20.3%
    Pupils
    77
    Pupils per teacher
    5.1
    View school Beacon Hill Academy

Just outside South Ockendon

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of South Ockendon.

  1. Park Academy

    1.4 miles from South Ockendon · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement

    Results well below the South Ockendon average, high absence.

    67 first choices, 118 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1637.6

    South Ockendon 47.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.8%South Ockendon 6.8%
    Pupils
    594
    Pupils per teacher
    14.8
    View school Park Academy
  2. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

    2.1 miles from South Ockendon · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the South Ockendon average, low absence.

    374 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1656.5

    South Ockendon 47.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%South Ockendon 6.8%
    Pupils
    1,435
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
  3. William Edwards School

    2.1 miles from South Ockendon · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas

    Results below the South Ockendon average, high absence.

    90 first choices, 159 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1641.8

    South Ockendon 47.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%South Ockendon 6.8%
    Pupils
    984
    Pupils per teacher
    14.6
    View school William Edwards School
The big picture

How South Ockendon's secondary schools spread out

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Ofsted grades in South Ockendon

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 1
  • Good: 0 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in South Ockendon

  1. Apply by 31 October.

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

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in South Ockendon, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in South Ockendon, teaching 1,517 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in South Ockendon scored an average Attainment 8 of 47.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

26.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,450 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in South Ockendon?
There are 2 secondary schools in South Ockendon, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in South Ockendon?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in South Ockendon on Eduscope are Harris Academy Ockendon. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in South Ockendon?
South Ockendon has 1 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 0 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in South Ockendon 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 South Ockendon secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in South Ockendon is 17:1. 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 South Ockendon?
When choosing a secondary school in South Ockendon, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 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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