Is Beauchamps High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 28th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Beauchamps High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Beauchamps High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.6 (England: 46.2). 46.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Beauchamps High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Beauchamps High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Beauchamps High School

Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY

Local ranking28th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1586

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 67.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 235

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 59.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 25.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

107

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 24.1
16-18 Cohort: 225

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1469
Boys: 787 (53%)
Girls: 699 (47%)
Capacity: 1586 (94% full)
SEND: 15.3%
FSM Eligible: 14.7%
EAL: 4.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 92.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,991/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
Black African: 4.3%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Black Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%

82.5%

White British

4.3%

Black African

3.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01268735466

mharper@beauchamps.essex.sch.uk

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Beauchamps Drive

Wickford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115322
UKPRN: 10000597
Establishment No.: 5406

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