Shenfield High School
URN: 137877 • Brentwood CM15 8RY
Overview
- Name
- Shenfield High School
- URN
- 137877
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SHENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Costello (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01277219131
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alexander Lane, Brentwood CM15 8RY
Summary
Shenfield High School, located in Brentwood, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,524 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,499. Established in 1962, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and secure environment that encourages high expectations and mutual respect among students. The ethos of "learning for life" is central to the school's mission, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded educational experience.
The curriculum at Shenfield High School offers a diverse range of subjects, including arts, sciences, and social sciences, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for their future. The school also provides various extracurricular activities and clubs, promoting personal development and community engagement. With a focus on lifelong learning, the school supports students' aspirations and well-being through tailored programmes and resources.
Shenfield High School is committed to inclusivity, with 17.7% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting all learners. The school actively engages with parents and the community, ensuring that students receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Shenfield High School offers a diverse range of subjects, including arts, sciences, and social sciences, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for their future. The school also provides various extracurricular activities and clubs, promoting personal development and community engagement. With a focus on lifelong learning, the school supports students' aspirations and well-being through tailored programmes and resources.
Shenfield High School is committed to inclusivity, with 17.7% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting all learners. The school actively engages with parents and the community, ensuring that students receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive academically and socially.
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- Governor Meeting Attendance (governance)
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- Terms of Reference (governance)
- Senior Staff (sen)
- Supporting the needs of all our Students (SEN) (sen)
- Absence (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SHENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1499
- Pupils
- 1524
- Boys
- 825
- Girls
- 699
- FSM %
- 17.70
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1524 | 825 | 699 | 1499 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1493 | 824 | 669 | 1499 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1543 | 809 | 734 | 1499 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1543 | 809 | 734 | 1499 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1440 | 759 | 681 | 1499 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1343 | 723 | 620 | 1499 | 7.00 |
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