How many pupils does Gaynes School have?

Gaynes School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gaynes School's Ofsted rating?

Gaynes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022).

How does Gaynes School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gaynes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 in 2025/26.

Is Gaynes School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gaynes School is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Gaynes School?

Gaynes School is located at Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3UX.

Gaynes School

Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3UX

Good

Inspected 29 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

51.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

473

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Gaynes School

Gaynes School is an academy sponsor led in Upminster, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 473 pupils on roll. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 (2025/26). 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Havering →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 473 / 960 (49%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22%

Free school meals

12.2%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

18.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

51.7

Attainment 8

75 pupils

54.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

16.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.2 vs 2023/24

15.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

2.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£49,197

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,059 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,696

Spend per pupil

£6,987

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3UX
Phone: 01708502900
Headteacher: Annabelle Kirkpatrick
Website: http://www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gaynes School?: Gaynes School is an academy sponsor led in Upminster, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Gaynes School have?: Gaynes School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Gaynes School's Ofsted rating?: Gaynes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022).
How does Gaynes School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Gaynes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 in 2025/26.
Is Gaynes School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gaynes School is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Gaynes School?: Gaynes School is located at Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3UX.

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