The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.9
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,135
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Jochen Tree (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
January 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange Primary School
Primary · Very close
Castledon School
Special school · 352m away
North Crescent Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Wickford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crays Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 1.9km away
Children's Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bromfords School a selective school?
No. The Bromfords School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bromfords School's Ofsted rating?
The Bromfords School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bromfords School?
The Bromfords School currently has 1,135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bromfords School take?
The Bromfords School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bromfords School?
The Bromfords School is in Wickford, SS12 0LZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bromfords School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bromfords School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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