The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Based on 39 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Annabelle Kirkpatrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCorbets Tey School
Special school · 505m away
Oakfields Preparatory School
Independent · 617m away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Upminster Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Branfil Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gaynes School a selective school?
No. Gaynes School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gaynes School's Ofsted rating?
Gaynes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gaynes School?
Gaynes School currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gaynes School take?
Gaynes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gaynes School?
Gaynes School is in Upminster, RM14 3UX, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gaynes School have a sixth form?
No, Gaynes School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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