The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.0
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 717
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 31.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Serena Madhvani
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBenhurst Primary School
Primary · 517m away
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Primary · 656m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Secondary · 803m away
Elm Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Towers Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sanders School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Towers Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hornchurch High School's Ofsted rating?
Hornchurch High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hornchurch High School?
Hornchurch High School currently has 717 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hornchurch High School take?
Hornchurch High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hornchurch High School?
Hornchurch High School is in Hornchurch, RM12 4AJ, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hornchurch High School have a sixth form?
No, Hornchurch High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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