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The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford SS12 0LZ
The Bromfords School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2024.
This school is a member of Compass Education Trust Ltd. (Other schools in this trust include The Appleton School, Woodlands School and The Billericay School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
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1.4Beauchamps High School
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4.9The King John School
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Moderate learning difficulty
 Multi-sensory impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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