Hall Mead School

About Hall Mead School

Hall Mead School is an academy converter in Upminster, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,066 pupils on roll. It is part of EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.5 (2025/26). 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Havering →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,066 / 982 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 1SF

Phone

01708225684

Headteacher

Maria Ducker

Website

http://www.hallmeadschool.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hall Mead School?

Hall Mead School is an academy converter in Upminster, Havering, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hall Mead School have?

Hall Mead School has 1,066 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hall Mead School's Ofsted rating?

Hall Mead School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Hall Mead School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hall Mead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.5 in 2025/26.

Is Hall Mead School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hall Mead School is part of EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hall Mead School?

Hall Mead School is located at Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Havering, RM14 1SF.