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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Hedingham School and Sixth Form, Halstead
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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH

A Good-rated secondary school in Halstead.

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Pupils
1,155
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.1%
Attainment 8
39.8
Ofsted
Good
May 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
39.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.0%
Basics 9-5
27.1%

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
5.7%
EBacc APS
3.16
EBacc 9-5
1.6%
EBacc 9-4
2.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.39
A*-A Grades
11.0%
A*-B Grades
33.1%
AAB+ %
13.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 102 students entered

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About Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Halstead, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. The school has around 1,155 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Yeldham Road, Halstead, CO9 3QH | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hedingham School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hedingham School and Sixth Form

What is Hedingham School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Hedingham School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hedingham School and Sixth Form located?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Halstead, Essex (CO9 3QH).
How many pupils attend Hedingham School and Sixth Form?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form has around 1,155 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hedingham School and Sixth Form with other schools?
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