The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
100%
Capacity
1,550
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School sits within the Havering local authority, where it ranks 4th out of 17 state secondary schools on Progress 8, placing it comfortably in the top quarter nationally. Its Progress 8 score of 0.45 is well above the Havering average of 0.11, and it trails only Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, The Campion School, and Harris Academy Rainham among its local peers. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 1,113 applications for 205 places, with 363 families putting it as their first preference. That level of demand reflects its strong reputation in the area, and it's worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Hall Mead School, is just 0.9 km away, giving local families a genuine choice between two high-performing secondaries.
Academically, the school delivers consistently strong results. At Key Stage 4, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.8, and 93.2% secured a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 73.2% reaching the higher grade 5 threshold. The EBacc average point score of 5.38 is solid, and 63.9% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. Progress 8 is rated 'Above average' nationally, with particularly strong performance in the open element of the measure (0.74). At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school's value added score of -0.15 is rated 'Below average', and the average points per entry of 37.25 equates to a B- grade. However, 15.2% of entries achieved AAB or higher, and with 269 pupils in the sixth form, it remains a substantial and popular post-16 destination.
The school is a Christian foundation with a chapel on site, and its facilities are extensive: a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, tennis courts, and dedicated sixth form centre, plus music rooms and art studios. It offers a broad range of sports including hockey, rugby, gymnastics, and martial arts, and clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, orchestra, and debate. The SEND department supports pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, among others. With 5.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively advantaged intake, but its oversubscription ratio of 5.43 to 1 means securing a place is competitive. This is a school for families who prioritise strong GCSE outcomes and a wide co-curricular offer, and who are prepared to navigate a demanding admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Address | St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3HS |
| Headteacher | Sue Hay |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 1,550 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,550 / 1,550 (100% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.45)
568th of 3,141
Nationally
184th of 487
In London
4th of 17
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make 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
44.2
'22/23
39.2
'23/24
37.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2365%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 254 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
33%
Russell Group
40%
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)65%
- Employment19%
- Apprenticeship8%
- 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed205
1,113
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
363 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% 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
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British65.4%
- Asian10.1%
- Mixed7.5%
- White (other)7.0%
- 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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
8
Total schools
7
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 Coopers' Company and Coborn School
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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
St Mary's Lane, Upminster
Havering, RM14 3HS
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