School insights
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SEND
Mr Clive Cambridge is identified as the school's SENCo.
“SENCo – Mr Clive Cambridge”
The school prioritises quality-first teaching for all pupils and has a supportive SEN department.
“Our focus as a school is on quality first teaching for all children. To help deliver this we have some fantastic Teaching Assistants and a flourishing and supportive SEN department.”
Pastoral
Pastoral care is delivered through a Wellbeing Team that aims to know students individually.
“Our pastoral care is known as our ‘Wellbeing Team,’ and we strive to get to know our students individually”
The school provides personalised learning and pastoral care intended to help each student reach their potential.
“This allows us to provide a personalised approach to learning and pastoral care, ensuring that each individual reaches their full potential.”
Subject strengths
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Class size
Hylands describes itself as a smaller school with a strong community.
“As a smaller school, we benefit from a strong sense of community, where every student is known and valued.”
Enrichment
The school offers a broad extracurricular programme supporting students' physical, creative and social development.
“Our comprehensive extra-curricular program is designed to support the physical, creative, and social development of every student.”
Activities include sports clubs, a school musical, choir, dance, drama and STEM club.
“This typically includes multiple sports clubs, a vibrant selection of creative arts activities such as the yearly school musical, choir, dance and drama clubs, and various academic enrichment opportunities, including our STEM club.”
Ethos
The school's stated values cover democracy, mutual respect, rule of law, tolerance of different faiths, and individual liberty.
“- Democracy: We have a say in what happens in our school - Mutual respect: We understand how our behaviour affects others in our school - Rule of Law: The rules that keep our school safe and happy - Tolerance of those of different faiths: We enjoy learning about different cultures and embrace differences - Individual liberty: We understand our rights and the impact our choices have on others”
The smaller school fosters a strong community in which every student is known and valued.
“As a smaller school, we benefit from a strong sense of community, where every student is known and valued.”
Sixth form
Year 12 applicants must complete an application form, and students may apply in their own right.
“For admissions and entry to year 12, applicants should complete application form [here](https://2vh8op2z1m063xscx62zm347-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hylands-Application-Form-updated-24.11.2020-pdf-version.pdf). Students are entitled to apply in their own right.”
Admissions
Unsuccessful applicants may submit an appeal form to the school's admissions email address.
“In the event that your application is unsuccessful and you would like to pursue an appeal, please click [here](https://hylands-tkat.org/wp-content/uploads/Notice-of-Appeal-July-2022.docx) to access an Appeal form, once completed submit all forms to admissions@hylands-tkat.org.”
Destinations
94% of students progress to university, work, employment or an apprenticeship.
“| University, work, employment, apprenticeship | 94% |”
95% of students achieve their first-choice university place.
“| Students achieving their first choice university place | 95% |”
Results
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Courses | 13+ |
| Student Recommendations | 0% |
| Application Status | Accepting Now Until Aug 18, 2026 |