Hall Mead School
Upminster, RM14 1SF · Havering · secondary school
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4th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.5 · 72 | 30% | 2.17 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.5 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hall Mead School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-11. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,068 pupils against a stated capacity of 982. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding Ofsted rating while managing an over-capacity roll?
What Ofsted said about Hall Mead School
Overview
Hall Mead School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, maintaining its previous high standing. The report describes a community where pupils are ‘exceptionally proud’, feel safe, and demonstrate respect for diverse backgrounds. Leaders have established a culture of high expectations, resulting in a ‘broad and highly ambitious curriculum’ that prepares pupils well for their next stages of education or employment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ and ‘frequently exceeds’ national expectations, with effective sequencing ensuring pupils build understanding to tackle complex ideas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘thrive’ and are fully included, benefiting from ‘effective personalised provision’ and swift identification of needs.
- Staff are ‘experts in their subject’ due to rigorous training, presenting information clearly and routinely checking for misconceptions.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, underpinned by a ‘discipline with dignity’ approach that fosters strong relationships and self-regulation.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with all staff trained as ‘teachers of reading’, ensuring pupils develop accuracy, fluency, and confidence.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.1 |
| 2025/26 | 51.5 |
| 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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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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