The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,155
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- HEDINGHAM SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Head
- Mr Paul Finch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3QH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hedingham School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Hedingham School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hedingham School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form currently has 1,155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hedingham School and Sixth Form take?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is in Halstead, CO9 3QH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hedingham School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Hedingham School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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