The Billericay School
School Road, Billericay, CM12 9LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Billericay School is a secondary school in Billericay for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Billericay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2018, report published 6 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils enjoy learning at The Billericay School. They value the support they receive from staff for their progress and well-being. Pupils treat each other and adults with respect. They are keen to take part in lessons and do well. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils meet them; they behave very well. When a few do not, the school provides support and they improve their behaviour. The school is determined for its pupils to become good citizens. There are many opportunities for them to build their leadership skills as prefects or members of the school council. Sixth-form students work with pupils in the lower school to improve their reading. The school offers a variety of clubs, from chess to a cipher club, and gymnastics. There are many trips and visits, both locally and overseas. Theatre companies and DJs visit the school to lead workshops and perform. These opportunities spark pupils' interest in the curriculum and widen their horizons. Pupils follow a broad curriculum. This prepares them well for their next steps. Pupils learn about different careers. They meet a range of employers, and further and higher education providers. They are therefore able to make informed choices about their futures.
What the school should improve
- The attendance of disadvantaged pupils is lower in comparison with the rest of the pupils. As a result, disadvantaged pupils do not acquire the knowledge that they need to achieve highly. The school should continue and build on its work to improve their attendance.
- There are gaps in some pupils' learning in key stage 4, which means that they do not have the range and breadth of knowledge that they should. The school should review its key stage 4 curriculum to ensure that gaps in learning are identified and swiftly closed.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
263 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
134 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,729 pupils on roll, with places for 1,683
Schools near The Billericay School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| Mayflower High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| The James Hornsby School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| St Martin's School Brentwood | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| De La Salle School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Russell Tannahill
- Phone
- 01277655191
- Address
- School Road, Billericay, CM12 9LH
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 136861
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.