The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,244
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- THE CAMPION SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr P Larner (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNelmes Primary School
Primary · 352m away
Harold Wood Primary School
Primary · 454m away
Redden Court School
Secondary · 479m away
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Primary · 863m away
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Primary · 863m away
The Royal Liberty School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Emerson Park Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Hare Park School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Campion School a selective school?
No. The Campion School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Campion School's Ofsted rating?
The Campion School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Campion School?
The Campion School currently has 1,244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Campion School take?
The Campion School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Campion School?
The Campion School is in Hornchurch, RM11 3BX, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Campion School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Campion School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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