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Shenfield High School

State school · Brentwood, CM15 8RY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,524 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,524 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Miss Clare Costello

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School 12 %
Holly Trees Primary School 8 %
Long Ridings Primary School 7 %
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School 5 %
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School 4 %
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School 4 %
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School 4 %
St Helen's Catholic Junior School 4 %
Warley Primary School 4 %
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School 4 %
Blackmore Primary School 4 %
Willowbrook Primary School 3 %
Chipping Ongar Primary School 3 %
Larchwood Primary School 3 %
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood 3 %
Great Berry Primary School 2 %
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald 2 %
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
Harold Court Primary School 1 %
Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
45%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.6%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
33.60
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
84
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,524
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Alexander Lane
Shenfield
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8RY
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Telephone: 01277 219131

Email: shs@shenfield.essex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information Shenfield High School Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY
1,524 Pupil numbers
17.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
84 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.6%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.20
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.30 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3.4%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.60
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 31 B
Psychology GCE A level 22 B
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 21 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 36 B
Mathematics GCE A level 23 B
Law GCE A level 18 A
History GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 12 C
Film Studies GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
English Language GCE A level 12 B
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 12 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 10 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 42 B
Biology GCE A level 17 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Shenfield High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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