Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shenfield High School is a secondary school in Brentwood for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 4th of 5 secondary schools in Brentwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 November 2014, report published 2 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
The school is a welcoming place for pupils. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils feel safe and are supportive of one another. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education or careers through an extensive programme of advice and guidance. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, benefit from an effective curriculum and in most instances a culture of high expectations. Consequently, in the main, pupils across the school achieve well in their learning. The majority of pupils behave well in class and around the school. Staff consider everyone's needs carefully. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support that they should. This means that pupils thrive in this school. The opportunities available to pupils outside of the classroom are extensive. Many pupils attend clubs that let them explore their interests, such as for board games, the environment and debating. Pupils develop their leadership skills through the Combined Cadet Force, the Junior Sporting Academy and the Junior Performing Arts Academy. House leadership teams make positive contributions to the school. This considerable range of opportunities means pupils successfully develop skills that they can use throughout their lives.
What the school should improve
- In a few curriculum areas, some teachers do not ensure that pupils show clearly what they have learned in their written work. This limits the achievement of pupils. The school should ensure that teachers consistently have high expectations for pupils to show what they have learned in their writing so it is clear what pupils know, understand and have remembered.
- On occasions, staff do not consistently apply the behaviour policy. This means that low- level disruption is not always addressed. Sometimes pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that the behaviour policy is implemented consistently to support all pupils to behave well.
- The attendance of disadvantaged pupils is lower than their peers. As a result, some of these pupils do not acquire the knowledge that they need to achieve highly. The school should review what they do to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
233 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
117 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,528 pupils on roll, with places for 1,499
Schools near Shenfield High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School Brentwood | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Brentwood School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 30.8 |
| Becket Keys Church of England Free School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.0 |
| Brentwood County High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 61.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SHENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Clare Costello
- Phone
- 01277219131
- Address
- Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RY
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137877
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.