Located in Upminster, Gaynes School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gaynes School currently has around 473 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.9%). african pupils make up about 17.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3UX |
| Website: | http://www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01708502900 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Annabelle Kirkpatrick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144095 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 960 |
| Number of Pupils: | 473 |
| Number of Boys: | 240 |
| Number of Girls: | 233 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.90% | 250 |
| African | 17.80% | 84 |
| Other White | 8.50% | 40 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 21 |
| Other Black | 3.60% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oglethorpe Unit Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.