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Shenfield High School

Brentwood, United Kingdom
10 Reviews
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2.0 /5

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About Shenfield High School

Shenfield High School provides learning for life. This focus underpins everything we do. Founded in 1962, our school has a deep-rooted tradition of providing a rounded educational experience for students supported by a strong set of values.

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Key Facts

Founded 1962
Head/Principal Headteacher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.8
Teaching Quality 2.1
Communication 2.7
Student Wellbeing 3.2
Facilities 3.2

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
89.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.2
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.30
Progress 8
Below average
37.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
60.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

7.2% entered EBacc
5.9% achieved EBacc
237 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 10

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Parent
Parent Dec 21, 2024
1.0

"Horrible students, poor behaviour systems, high turnover"

Rude, racist, vile students. High staff turnover and poor retention. Poor behaviour systems with lack of follow up and reflection for students. Students swear at staff, say grossly sexualised comments openly, bully one another and care more about playing football and messing around then learning. It’s like teaching in a circus. Staff and department leaders have no clue how to support except by saying you have to let things slide, pick your battles. Staff have no dignity.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 9, 2023
2.0

"Mmmmmmmm"

Basically someone shit in the class started started eating it like it was a bowl of cheerios and then somebody started beating there meat to Lana rhoades in class like that’s down bad man😳
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
D
David K
Parent Oct 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School"

We are thoroughly impressed with Shenfield High School. The school's focus on learning for life has been evident in the way our son has engaged with his studies and developed his skills. The teachers are approachable and helpful, and the school's commitment to extracurricular activities has given our son the opportunity to try new things and discover his strengths.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
E
Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Wonderful School Community"

I am absolutely delighted with Shenfield High School. My daughter has thrived in a supportive and inclusive environment, where she has been encouraged to pursue her passions and develop her talents. The teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, and the facilities are excellent. I feel that the school's values of mutual respect and high aspirations have really made a difference to my daughter's experience.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Jun 30, 2022
1.0

"Sporting attitude "

Students are arrogant and cockey when it comes to sporting agents they go above and beyond to get the other teams annoyed
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Jun 30, 2022
1.0

"Unpleasant posh children "

Unpleasant, posh pricks, need to learn some respect and the boys are incredibly cocky and arrogant and think they are the best
Teaching & Learning 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Jun 22, 2022
1.0

"This schools students are rude and unkind "

A student of this school continued to spray me with water for 15 minutes for no reason
Teaching & Learning 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Jun 22, 2022
1.0

"The students of this school need to learn to be disciplined "

I'm not from the school but the students behind me as I sat down hit me in the back of my head for no reason this school needs to teach its students to be disciplined and kind
Teaching & Learning 1/5
S
Samantha J
Parent Aug 1, 2021
4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We had a mixed experience at Shenfield High School. Our son received a good education and was well-supported by some of the teachers. However, we felt that the school could have done more to engage with parents and provide opportunities for extra-curricular activities. Overall, it was an okay experience, but we would have liked to see more effort from the school to create a sense of community.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent Dec 15, 2020
4.0

"Love it "

Love the school. It’s such a supportive place to be. I will be sad to leave #teamsheners
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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