The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 765
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Paul Norris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmbrook School
Special school · 332m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 384m away
Moat House School
Special school · 537m away
The Pioneer School
Special school · 596m away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 596m away
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is De La Salle School a selective school?
No. De La Salle School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is De La Salle School's Ofsted rating?
De La Salle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De La Salle School?
De La Salle School currently has 765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De La Salle School take?
De La Salle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is De La Salle School?
De La Salle School is in Basildon, SS14 2LA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De La Salle School have a sixth form?
No, De La Salle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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