The Coopers' Company and Coborn School, Upminster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school combines strong academic results with excellent behaviour and wellbeing support, creating a family-like environment where all pupils thrive. Teachers are highly knowledgeable and use precise questioning to help pupils explain their thinking. The school offers extensive enrichment activities including trips, clubs, sports and leadership opportunities that prepare pupils well for their future.
Key Strengths
- GCSE and A-level results significantly above national averages, with particularly strong attainment in English and mathematics
- Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around school, with high attendance rates well below national absence levels
- Excellent teaching with expert subject knowledge and precise checks on pupil understanding
- Comprehensive personal development programme covering consent, online safety, equality and healthy relationships
- All pupils participate in annual domestic trips, residential trips and international trips during their time at school
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders do not evaluate the impact of their improvement work as consistently or effectively as they could
- Staff do not always keep records for vulnerable pupils fully up to date, which disrupts continuity of support
- Widening gaps for disadvantaged pupils identified but improvement actions still developing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities, have established an open safeguarding culture, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, house events, sports fixtures, competitions, sports leaders, form representatives, year captains, charity captains, domestic trips, residential trips, international trips, debate club, medicine club, drones club, Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, physical education sessions
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School is a high-achieving school where pupils excel academically with GCSE and A-level results above national averages, and where strong behaviour, high attendance and excellent personal development are priorities.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
57
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,568 pupils
1,550 capacity
18 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Upminster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Upminster
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,435
Applications
3,183
Got 1st preference
76.4%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.69497%
Overall absence
13.5545%
Persistent absence
1,055
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster Infant School
Upminster Junior School
The James Oglethorpe Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Engayne Primary School
Branfil Primary School
Oakfields Preparatory School
Hacton Primary School
Langtons Junior Academy
Langtons Infant School & Nursery
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