GCSE 2025/26
#3,267 of 3,312
Worse than 98% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,464 of 2,536
Worse than 97% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jan 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145931.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 29.9, worse than England, worse than Essex | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 38.6%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 14.8%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 44.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 1.1%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 29.5%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 58.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 88 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 20.64, worse than England, worse than Essex | 34.68 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 20, worse than England, worse than Essex | 35.82 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | D | - | - |
| AAB or better | 0%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 17.6% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.36, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 56 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 240 |
| Girls | 101 |
| Boys | 139 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 28.3% |
| First language not English | 13.3% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 270 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 11.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 90 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 42 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 4 |
| Average class size | 16.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 11.9 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 20.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 1.81 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 4.51 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 11 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 17.5%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 8.2% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 47%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 11%, worse than England, worse than Essex | 4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 57.1% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 20.3% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 91.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 78.5% |
| School sixth form | 38% |
| Further education | 38% |
| Employment | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.5% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 83.9% |
| Higher education | 41.9% |
| Employment | 32.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.5% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Downs Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Freshwaters Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Pemberley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Burnt Mill Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Alban's Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Sir Frederick Gibberd College | Free schools | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | William Martin Church of England Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Little Parndon Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. |
Bmat Stem Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 25 Jan 2023.
Bmat Stem Academy ranks 3,267 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 98% of schools) and 2,464 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 97% of schools).
In 2025/26, 14.8% of pupils at Bmat Stem Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 29.9 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bmat Stem Academy was D, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Bmat Stem Academy has 240 pupils aged 14 to 19.
Bmat Stem Academy had 270 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Bmat Stem Academy has a sixth form with 90 places in 2024/25.
At Bmat Stem Academy, the average class had 16.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 11.9 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Bmat Stem Academy missed 17.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 47% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.