SecondaryData as of May 2026

West Hatch High School

High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BT

A Good-rated secondary school in Chigwell.

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Pupils

1,564

Ages

11-18

FSM

13.6%

Attainment 8

49.4

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2013

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

49.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

25.7%

Basics 9-5

50.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

10.5%

EBacc APS

4.11

EBacc 9-5

6.9%

EBacc 9-4

8.5%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

33.27

A*-A Grades

17.0%

A*-B Grades

45.6%

AAB+ %

9.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 158 students entered

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About West Hatch High School

West Hatch High School is a secondary school in Chigwell, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 1,564 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BT | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Hatch High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — School remains Good
Sept 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about West Hatch High School

What is West Hatch High School's Ofsted rating?

West Hatch High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are West Hatch High School's latest exam results?

West Hatch High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is West Hatch High School located?

West Hatch High School is a secondary school in Chigwell, Essex (IG7 5BT).

How many pupils attend West Hatch High School?

West Hatch High School has around 1,564 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare West Hatch High School with other schools?

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