Beauchamps High School
Wickford, SS11 8LY · Essex · secondary school
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29th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 592 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.4 · 54 | 46% | 2.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 38% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.6 · 48 | 15% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beauchamps High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,486 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,586. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores, which are currently below the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Beauchamps High School
Overview
Beauchamps High School is described as an “extremely welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils enjoy “very positive relationships” with staff. The inspection found that the school maintains high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are supported “exceptionally well.” Leaders have a “clear strategic vision,” and the curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, though some inconsistencies in teaching practice remain.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and enjoy coming to school,” describing the community as “like a family.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” with “careful adaptations” ensuring SEND pupils achieve well.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and present information clearly, while the behaviour system is “highly effective” and applied consistently.
- The ‘I-matter’ provision offers “exceptional support” for SEND pupils, ensuring they are “well-prepared for the next stage of their education.”
- Reading and vocabulary development have a “high profile,” with effective strategies helping pupils become “fluent and confident readers.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must “routinely identify and address any gaps in pupils’ understanding” to ensure knowledge is retained securely in long-term memory.
- Staff need to systematically clarify pupils’ misconceptions so that learners are consistently ready to engage with new content and concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.0 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 45.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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