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The Bromfords School

Grange Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0LZ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Wickford.

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Pupils
1,135
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
35.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.7%
Basics 9-5
24.7%

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
24.7%
EBacc APS
3.04
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
12.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.39
A*-A Grades
13.0%
A*-B Grades
28.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

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 48 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Bromfords School

The Bromfords School is a secondary school in Wickford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 132 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.9. The school has around 1,135 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grange Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0LZ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bromfords School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bromfords School

What is The Bromfords School's Ofsted rating?
The Bromfords School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about The Bromfords School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 132 responses): 83% of parents would recommend The Bromfords School.
What are The Bromfords School's latest exam results?
The Bromfords School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bromfords School located?
The Bromfords School is a secondary school in Wickford, Essex (SS12 0LZ).
How many pupils attend The Bromfords School?
The Bromfords School has around 1,135 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bromfords School with other schools?
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