The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 242 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,524
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SHENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Clare Costello (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Ridings Primary School
Primary · 594m away
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brentwood School
Independent · 2.2km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Primary · 2.2km away
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shenfield High School a selective school?
No. Shenfield High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shenfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Shenfield High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shenfield High School?
Shenfield High School currently has 1,524 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shenfield High School take?
Shenfield High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shenfield High School?
Shenfield High School is in Brentwood, CM15 8RY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shenfield High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shenfield High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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