Mossbourne Port Side Academy
38%
Capacity
582
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Mossbourne Port Side Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted, a rating it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, the most recent of which was an ungraded visit in 2022 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric for this 11-16 secondary is its Progress 8 score of 0.58, which places it in the 'well above average' banding nationally. That score means pupils here achieve nearly two-thirds of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points across England. It also puts the school third out of ten secondary schools in Thurrock, comfortably ahead of the local authority average Progress 8 score of 0.14. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 49.3, and just over two-thirds of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. These figures suggest a school that is consistently adding significant value for its students.
Looking deeper at the breakdown, the strongest Progress 8 performance comes from the 'open' element, which covers non-core subjects, where the score jumps to 1.16. Progress in English and maths is positive but more modest, at 0.25 and 0.24 respectively. The EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14.7%, and the proportion of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above is 7.8%, which is something to be aware of if a broad academic curriculum is a priority. The school does have a sixth form, where the average grade per entry was C+ and the best three A-levels averaged a B+. The value-added score for sixth formers is 0.08, which is in line with expectations. Ofsted's previous full graded inspection in 2013 rated both leadership and management and overall effectiveness as Good.
The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 580 applications for 236 places, with 270 first-preference applications and 223 first-preference offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.46, so it is a popular choice locally. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre. There is a strong range of SEND provisions on offer, covering eight different needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language and Communication needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health support. With 23.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It will suit families looking for a large, well-equipped secondary that demonstrably boosts academic outcomes above the local average, particularly for pupils who might thrive in a structured, high-expectation environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, SS17 0NS |
| Headteacher | Thomas Austin |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Number of Pupils | 582 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 582 / 1,525 (38% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.58)
399th of 3,141
Nationally
47th of 350
In East of England
3rd of 10
In Thurrock
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.5
'22/23
31.1
'23/24
33.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2344%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 217 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)44%
- FE college38%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Not sustained6%
- Employment5%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2360%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 124 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
11%
Russell Group
12%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)60%
- Employment23%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Not sustained3%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Geography27
- Sociology27
- History21
- Mathematics20
- Biology14
- Psychology14
- English Language12
- Religious Studies12
- Chemistry10
- English Literature9
- Physics6
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed236
580
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
270 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.9%
- White (other)5.1%
- Mixed5.1%
- Asian1.0%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope
Thurrock, SS17 0NS
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope
Thurrock, SS17 0NS
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