The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 711
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Whiley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Brittons Academy a selective school?
No. The Brittons Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Brittons Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Brittons Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Brittons Academy?
The Brittons Academy currently has 711 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Brittons Academy take?
The Brittons Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Brittons Academy?
The Brittons Academy is in Rainham, RM13 7BB, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Brittons Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Brittons Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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