Mossbourne Port Side Academy

Mossbourne Port Side Academy, located on Hassenbrook Road in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, is a coeducational secondary school for students aged 11 to 16. The school was originally established in 1952 as Hassenbrook Secondary Modern School and has undergone several transformations, including becoming a comprehensive school and later converting to academy status. It was formerly known as Ortu Hassenbrook Academy before joining the Mossbourne Federation in 2024 and adopting its current name. The academy offers GCSEs and BTECs, focusing on academic achievement and personal development. It does not have a sixth form but maintains links with Ortu Sixth Form for post-16 education. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where every student is known and valued, with a commitment to rapid improvement and strong GCSE results. Facilities and curriculum are designed to nurture individual talents and interests, reflecting its history as a Technology College and its ongoing development within the Mossbourne Federation.