Mayflower High School
Billericay, CM12 0RT · Essex · secondary school
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38th 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 500 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.6 · 68 | 30% | 2.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mayflower High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Executive Committee, Digital Leaders, Dyslexia Council, Peer Mentoring, Prefects, Senior Prefects, Peer Support Team, Eco Club, and PE Club. The school also organises trips and visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,616 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. 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 8 scores? What specific support is available for students in the Dyslexia Unit?
What Ofsted said about Mayflower High School
Overview
Mayflower High School is described as having a "positive and inclusive culture" where pupils "feel safe and many blossom." Leaders have successfully "reset the culture and ethos," resulting in "exemplary" behaviour and a climate that is "highly conducive to learning." The report highlights that staff and pupils are united by shared values, with leaders ensuring that "nobody is left out" of the school’s extensive opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," characterised by "polite and courteous" interactions and an "air of collegiate respect."
- Attendance is strong, with barriers sensitively addressed through "well-designed transition plans" and family engagement.
- The personal development programme is "extensive," offering "life defining opportunities" that foster resilience and independence, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- Inclusion is "systematic and targeted," ensuring vulnerable pupils, including those in the specialist resource base, "flourish" and access the full curriculum.
- Staff feel "cared for and valued," with workload carefully managed and high-quality training provided.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the writing curriculum supports pupils to produce "written work of high quality," as some do not yet reflect the depth of their understanding.
- Staff need expertise to ask questions that help pupils "connect key pieces of knowledge and deepen their understanding of key topics."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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