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The Bromfords School

Basildon, SS12 0LZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
144 1st-choice / 195 places
Ranking
#2,610
of 3,141 nationally

About The Bromfords School

The Bromfords School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.5 places it significantly below the Essex local authority average of -0.18 for secondary schools, a gap of 0.32 that marks it out as one of the weaker performers in the county. Ranked 60th out of 86 similar schools in Essex, it sits in the bottom third of the LA, and nationally it falls in the 83rd percentile of all schools, meaning roughly 83% of schools achieve a stronger Progress 8 score. The school’s attainment 8 score of 38.2 and EBacc average point score of 3.25 both reflect this below-average standing. However, the picture is not uniformly bleak. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, inspectors judged behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision all as Good, a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2022 when every category was rated Requires Improvement. The overall effectiveness was not judged on this occasion, but the shift in several key areas suggests the school is addressing its weaknesses.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGrange Avenue, Wickford, Basildon, SS12 0LZ
HeadteacherJochen Tree
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,135
Free School Meals (FSM)22.8%
School Capacity1,135 / 1,260 (90% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreLibraryTennis CourtsGymnasiumTheatreMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

BasketballNetballAthleticsTennisCross CountryCricketRowing

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraArt ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghBook ClubNewspaperCodingScience ClubDramaGardeningYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: bromfords.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bromfords School

The Bromfords School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.