The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,564
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- WEST HATCH HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Schaefer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's RC School (Essex)
Special school · 379m away
The Anderson School
Independent · 589m away
Luxborough Court School
Independent · 638m away
Roding Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ray Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Fairlop Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is West Hatch High School a selective school?
No. West Hatch High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Hatch High School's Ofsted rating?
West Hatch High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Hatch High School?
West Hatch High School currently has 1,564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hatch High School take?
West Hatch High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Hatch High School?
West Hatch High School is in Chigwell, IG7 5BT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hatch High School have a sixth form?
Yes, West Hatch High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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