The Campion School
118%
Capacity
1,244
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Campion School
The Campion School is a Roman Catholic boys' secondary in the London borough of Havering, and it stands out clearly in the local state school landscape. Based on Progress 8 scores, it ranks second out of 17 schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Its closest academic peers include Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, which sits just above it in the rankings, followed by Harris Academy Rainham and The Coopers' Company and Coborn School. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 392 applications for 150 places, with 128 offers going to first-preference families. That ratio of 2.61 applicants per place tells you how sought-after it is locally. It also has a sixth form, so boys can stay on through to 18. The headteacher is P Larner, and the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least its 2012 graded inspection, with an ungraded visit in 2021 confirming it remains Good.
Academically, Campion delivers well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.6 means pupils achieve nearly two-thirds of a grade more per subject than similar students nationally, compared with the Havering average of just 0.11. Attainment 8 sits at 55.3, and 86.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also pushes the EBacc: 67.1% of pupils entered the full suite, and 56.4% achieved a grade 4 or above across all five components. At A-level, the picture is more mixed. The school's value-added score is -0.17, which is below average, and the progress banding is rated as such. Points per entry come to 32.32, equivalent to a C+ grade, and 10.2% of entries were at AAB or higher. So while the secondary phase is very strong, sixth-form progress is an area to weigh up.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, gym, theatre, chapel, science labs, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include football, tennis, hockey, and cross country, while clubs range from Drama and Choir to Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. SEND provision covers a broad spectrum, including support for dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 9.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is slightly below the national average for disadvantage. This is a school that suits families who want strong academic progress in a Catholic boys' environment, especially those who can secure a place via first preference. The oversubscription means it is not an easy school to get into, but for those who do, the secondary outcomes are among the best in Havering.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Havering, RM11 3BX |
| Headteacher | P Larner |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 1,244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,244 / 1,050 (118% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.60)
374th of 3,141
Nationally
138th of 487
In London
2nd of 17
In Havering
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
40.2
'22/23
35.9
'23/24
32.3
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
2022/2377%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 147 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)77%
- FE college19%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Employment1%
100% 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
2022/2354%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 232 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
15%
Russell Group
21%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
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)54%
- Employment21%
- Apprenticeship16%
- Not sustained6%
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- Mathematics69
- Psychology56
- Economics54
- Business Studies:Single52
- Biology49
- Chemistry39
- Geography35
- History33
- Government and Politics28
- Physics23
- Computer Studies / Computing21
- Physical Education / Sports Studies20
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed150
392
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
147 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
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
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British52.1%
- Mixed8.8%
- White (other)7.8%
- Asian7.8%
- Black3.1%
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
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
7
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Campion School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch
Havering, RM11 3BX
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