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Hornchurch High School

Havering, RM12 4AJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
+0.32
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
#805
of 3,141 nationally

About Hornchurch High School

Hornchurch High School’s Progress 8 score of 0.32 places it firmly above the Havering local authority average of 0.11, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than the typical student across the borough. This is a solid, above-average result that puts the school in the top half of secondary schools nationally, ranking 8th out of 17 in Havering. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 51.1 and its EBacc average point score of 4.6 further underline that students are achieving well above the local norm. With 73.4% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 55.2% achieving a grade 5 or above, the school is performing strongly on the basics. It’s worth noting that 44.8% of pupils entered the EBacc, a solid uptake that reflects a broad academic curriculum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBroadstone Road, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 4AJ
HeadteacherSerena Madhvani
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils717
Free School Meals (FSM)31.5%
School Capacity717 / 932 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsTheatreAstro TurfSixth Form CentreSports HallICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsTennis CourtsScience LabsLibrarySwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

BasketballAthleticsRowingSwimmingMartial ArtsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraModel United NationsChoirCodingDebateChessYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hornchurch High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.