The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,066
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Maria Ducker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEngayne Primary School
Primary · 751m away
The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Upminster Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Emerson Park Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Routes4Life Limited
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hall Mead School a selective school?
No. Hall Mead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hall Mead School's Ofsted rating?
Hall Mead School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hall Mead School?
Hall Mead School currently has 1,066 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hall Mead School take?
Hall Mead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hall Mead School?
Hall Mead School is in Upminster, RM14 1SF, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hall Mead School have a sixth form?
No, Hall Mead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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