Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, Stanford-le-Hope
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stanford-le-Hope, part of The Mossbourne Federation. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 7th-highest of the 13 schools in Thurrock with published results, and 1,549th of 3,298 across England. It was 57% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Year 7 offers for September 2027: Monday 1 March 2027
Applications closed on 31 October. Late applications are still accepted but considered after on-time ones.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy in detail
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 8.45am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Thurrock
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.2 in Thurrock and 47 across England.
46% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in Thurrock and 47% in England.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 44.6, against 47 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 2.4 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 21 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Business Studies.
Getting a place at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Mossbourne Fobbing Academy as their first choice and 206 named it as one of their preferences, for 126 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Mossbourne Fobbing Academy are Mossbourne Port Side Academy (1.3 miles, Attainment 8 42); St Clere's School (2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.9); Harris Academy Kingswood (2.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.4); and The James Hornsby School (3.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.8).
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Mossbourne Port Side AcademySt Clere's SchoolHarris Academy KingswoodThe James Hornsby School
The trust
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is one of 7 schools run by The Mossbourne Federation, an academy trust.
What parents say
278 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (as of September 2026): 39% would recommend the school, 38% say their child is happy there and 42% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (77%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (28%).
Who goes there
4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 109 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 25 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gable Hall School (w-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 86 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Thurrock (163).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mossbourne Fobbing Academy issued 282 suspensions, 27.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 4 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Mossbourne Fobbing Academy are Giffards Primary School (0.4 miles), Graham James Primary Academy (0.7 miles), Arthur Bugler Primary School (0.8 miles) and Abbots Hall Primary School (0.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Giffards Primary SchoolGraham James Primary AcademyArthur Bugler Primary SchoolAbbots Hall Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2025. Before that, as Ortu Gable Hall School (URN 136854), it was rated Inadequate in May 2022.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a calm, ordered environment where pupils can learn without disruption, with clear behaviour expectations and strong routines. Staff are motivated and happy with recent improvements, and the school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs, including those with anxiety and social-emotional difficulties. Leaders actively listen to parents and stakeholders and work hard to address their concerns while maintaining high standards.
Key Strengths
- Calm, orderly learning environment with clear behaviour expectations and routines that have been quickly established
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and mental health needs through reasonable adjustments and specialist engagement
- Significantly improved attendance with leaders quickly identifying concerns and working closely with families
- Positive and respectful relationships promoted across the school community with staff very happy about recent changes
- Proactive engagement with parents, carers and stakeholders to listen to concerns and refine systems
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils finding it difficult to understand the rationale behind new rules and sanctions, feeling less connected to school life
- Need to further strengthen communication with parents, carers and pupils to ensure behaviour systems and complaints procedures are fully understood
- Ensuring all pupils engage positively with the school's high behaviour expectations, not just comply with them
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making children safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Bourne Scholar programme (enrichment activities including health and wellbeing support for Years 7-9), mental health and wellbeing curriculum, mental health and strategy learning through dedicated days and tutor sessions
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy has significantly improved since joining The Mossbourne Federation, with leaders demonstrating strong capacity to move the school forward through clear strategic approaches. The inspection found that safeguarding standards are met and concerns about proportionate sanctions, complaints processes, and off-rolling have been addressed.
At a Glance
19.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
278 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
46.5
Attainment 8
45.5%
Eng+Maths 5+
2025/26 academic year
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 46.5 | 45.5% |
| Disadvantaged(34) | - | 44.6 | 41.2% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(120) | - | 47.0 | 46.7% |
| Boys(79) | - | 44.6 | 44.3% |
| Girls(75) | - | 48.5 | 46.7% |
Show more breakdowns (1)
| Non mobile(148) | - | 47.0 | 45.9% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Exclusions & Suspensions
4
Permanent exclusions
0.39%
Exclusion rate
282
Suspensions
27.62%
Suspension rate
122 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,021 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Social & online
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Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, with their latest published grades:
- CJ's Little Pickles - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 6 August 2026: Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas; safeguarding standards met
- St Marys Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.6 milesOfsted report card, 26 March 2026: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Little Chestnuts Preschool - Pre-school, 0.6 milesOfsted, 21 October 2021: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Treasure Children Forever Pre-school - Day nursery, 0.8 milesOfsted, 12 May 2022: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Fobbing Village Pre-school Limited - Pre-school, 1.3 milesOfsted, 6 June 2024: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is in Thurrock; for families living there:
- Thurrock's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy
- How to apply: apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
The typical figure for schools in Thurrock is 12 (the median across 58 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Will you get a place at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
For 2026 entry it had 87 first choices for 126 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
1,002 pupils
1,760 places
758 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Thurrock council
Places available
2,395
Applications
2,478
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Thurrock council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the East planning area (Thurrock) will have 1,043 spare secondary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
109
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
859
Total Pupils
431
Boys
428
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
58
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,527
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,100
Per pupil
£7143k
Total funding
£230k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1%
Overall absence
26.7%
Persistent absence
995
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
What are GCSE results like at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 46% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Mossbourne Fobbing Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2025. Before that, as Ortu Gable Hall School (URN 136854), it was rated Inadequate in May 2022.
Is it hard to get a place at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 57% of its 1760 places.
How big are the classes at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
Classes at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy has around 859 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
8.1% of sessions were missed at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy in 2024/25. 26.7% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. The typical figure for schools in Thurrock is 12 (the median across 58 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mossbourne Fobbing Academy?
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy is at Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)