The Campion School
Hornchurch, RM11 3BX · Havering · secondary school
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7th 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 500 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 68.5 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Campion School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join musical groups including Schola Cantorum, Sinfonia, and various ensembles, alongside sports such as rugby, soccer, cricket, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,235 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about The Campion School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "consistently achieve highly" and feel "extremely happy and safe." Leaders have established a "calm, respectful" environment underpinned by core virtues, with attendance and behaviour rated at a "strong standard."
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged learners, "achieve very well in their examinations," with progress consistently above the national average.
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," supported by leaders who work closely with families to reduce persistent absence.
- Behaviour is "highly positive" with "rare" bullying; pupils uphold the "Campion Character" and treat one another with respect.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with content ordered logically to help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
- Governors are "active, engaged" and effectively hold leaders to account, ensuring decisions place "pupils' interests first."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "fully embed high-quality teaching strategies in the sixth form" to raise achievement across all post-16 programmes, as impact is not yet consistent.
- Staff expertise in phonics teaching is "not as secure as it needs to be," particularly given increasing numbers of pupils with gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure staff are "fully equipped to adapt their teaching" effectively, as some pupils experience "inconsistent adaptations" that can slow progress.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.3 |
| 2024/25 | 52.8 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| 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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