Is St Martin's School Brentwood a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 September 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Martin's School Brentwood's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Martin's School Brentwood averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.9 (England: 46.2). 54.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Martin's School Brentwood?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Martin's School Brentwood 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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St Martin's School Brentwood

Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 2HG

Local ranking22nd of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1805

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 September 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 24 September 2024 — 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: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 54.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 71.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 280

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 24.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

137

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.2
16-18 Cohort: 298

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1711
Boys: 940 (52%)
Girls: 854 (48%)
Capacity: 1805 (99% full)
SEND: 11.9%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 4.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 99.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,388/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.2%
Black African: 6.2%
White Other: 5.0%
Asian Indian: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%

74.2%

White British

6.2%

Black African

5.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01277238300

enquiries@st-martins.essex.sch.uk

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Hanging Hill Lane

Brentwood, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136875
UKPRN: 10034134
Establishment No.: 5433
Trust: DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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