Open Box - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.2 vs national 43.8)
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
This school does not have a sixth form

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

15.2

28.6 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

33%

8.5pp vs national

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP10

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 14–17
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 10
Capacity: 50%

Governance

Local authority: Essex
Head: Mrs Alison Dolan

Provisions

Sixth form: No

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodOctober 2024

Standard inspection: Good

4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Standard inspection: Good

July 2021 | Inspection

Additional inspection

April 2019 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Requires Improvement

May 2018 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

St John's Road, Essex, Essex, CM16 5DN

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

The Tower School

Independent · 422m away

Epping Primary School

Primary · 477m away

Epping St Johns Church of England School

Secondary · 797m away

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary · 1.9km away

Coopersale Hall School

Independent · 1.9km away

Questions parents ask

What is Open Box Education Centre's Ofsted rating?

Open Box Education Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Open Box Education Centre?

Open Box Education Centre currently has 10 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Open Box Education Centre take?

Open Box Education Centre caters for pupils aged 14 to 17.

Where is Open Box Education Centre?

Open Box Education Centre is in Essex, CM16 5DN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Open Box Education Centre have a sixth form?

No, Open Box Education Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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