SchoolScoresMossbourne Port Side Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Stanford-le-Hope | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 34% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 69% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 77% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 46% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 26% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 60% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stanford-le-Hope figures pool parents at the Stanford-le-Hope schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | Not published | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | Not published | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | Not published | 4.0 | 4.1 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
110 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 143424), before it changed to its current form.
85% — 6 points below the Thurrock average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 85% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 17% | 30% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 61% | 52% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 85% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Thurrock. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 85 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 220 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.4% | 27.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 20.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.6% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 41.1 | 18.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.52% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 94% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 28.0% | 18.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Clere's School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mossbourne Fobbing Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mossbourne Port Side Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mossbourne Port Side Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did Mossbourne Port Side Academy do in its GCSEs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Mossbourne Port Side Academy?
73% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Mossbourne Port Side Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mossbourne Port Side Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Mossbourne Port Side Academy as their first choice for 85 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 43 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151442.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.