Best 3 Secondary schools in Hornchurch – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Sanders Draper (Secondary) in Hornchurch; Emerson Park Academy (Secondary) in Hornchurch; Hornchurch High School (Secondary) in Hornchurch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sanders Draper, Emerson Park Academy and Hornchurch High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Hornchurch and Hornchurch, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sanders Draper), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Sanders Draper (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,450, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as SFAET LTD and Partnership Learning.

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Attribute	Sanders Draper RM12 6RT	Emerson Park Academy RM11 3AD	Hornchurch High School RM12 4AJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hornchurch RM12 6RT	Hornchurch Essex RM11 3AD	Hornchurch Essex RM12 4AJ
Latest Ofsted	2 5 Mar 2023	2 21 Sep 2022	2 4 Mar 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	918	960	932
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	SFAET LTD	Havering (311)	Partnership Learning
Website	www.sandersschool.org.uk	www.emersonparkacademy.org	www.hornchurchhigh.com
Telephone	01708443068	01708475285	01708691441
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sanders Draper

RM12 6RT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hornchurch
RM12 6RT
Ofsted: 2 5 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SFAET LTD
Website: www.sandersschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01708443068

Emerson Park Academy

RM11 3AD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3AD
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Havering (311)
Website: www.emersonparkacademy.org
Telephone: 01708475285

Hornchurch High School

RM12 4AJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4AJ
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Partnership Learning
Website: www.hornchurchhigh.com
Telephone: 01708691441

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.