Hornchurch High School
Hornchurch, RM12 4AJ · Havering · secondary school
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10th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 745 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.3 · 48 | 30% | 1.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hornchurch High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. In 2024/25, 61.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 661 pupils against a stated capacity of 932. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Hornchurch High School
Overview
Hornchurch High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are well prepared for their future education or employment. Leaders have successfully improved attendance and established a culture of high expectations and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" and builds knowledge cumulatively, with staff using systematic questioning to help pupils recall information.
- Leaders have embedded an "effective behaviour policy" that is consistently implemented, resulting in pupils who "behave well in lessons and listen attentively".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers" and are well supported through adapted learning.
- The school supports personal development effectively, helping pupils understand "healthy relationships, mindfulness and online safety" and encouraging them to look after their mental health.
- Attendance has "improved significantly over time" through effective strategies involving pupils, parents, and carers.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that pupils’ misunderstandings are consistently identified and dealt with, as teaching sometimes moves on before prior learning is secure.
- Work should be routinely adapted to pupils’ starting points, as some pupils struggle to complete tasks when work is not adapted equally well for all.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 54.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| 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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