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Mark Hall Academy
Essex·Secondary·East of England·Academy sponsor led·CM17 9LR
URN: 148423Not judgedOfsted published 20 May 2025
38.9
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.82
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-1.05, -0.59]
47.1%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
13.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 38.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.82
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.05, -0.59]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 138 | 38.9 | — | 47.1% | 13.8% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 157 | 34.2 | -0.82 | 36.3% | 58.0% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 164 | 33.4 | -0.93 | 32.0% | 30.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 111 | 37.9 | -0.88 | 47.0% | 39.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.3Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with Mark Hall AcademyColchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with Mark Hall AcademyChelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
Compare with Mark Hall AcademyColchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
Compare with Mark Hall AcademyBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 61.0Progress 8 +1.01
Compare with Mark Hall AcademySchool information
| URN | 148423 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | James Lynn |
| Trust | BMAT EDUCATION |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CM17 9LR |
| Latest pupils | 138 |
| FSM eligible | 27.4% |
Contact and identifiers
First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR
www.markhallacademy.orgView local authority page1279866280| DfE number | 4035 |
| UKPRN | 10087694 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 20 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |