Ortu Hassenbrook Academy

Mossbourne Portside Academy formerly Ortu Hassenbrook Academy is a coeducational secondary school located in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England.^[1]

Mossbourne Portside Academy
Address
Hassenbrook Road Stanford-le-Hope , Essex , SS17 0NS England
Coordinates	51.51762°N 0.4366°E / 51.51762; 0.4366
Information
Type	Academy
Motto	Opportunity Through Learning
Established	1952
Founder	Arthur Thomas Bugler
Local authority	Thurrock Council
Trust	Mossbourne Federation
Department for Education URN	143424 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	Sally Feeney
Gender	Coeducational
Age	11 to 16
Houses	Moore, Hamilton, Hoy
Website	http://www.ortuhassenbrook.org/

History

Originally established as Hassenbrook Secondary Modern School in 1952,^[2][3] it later became a comprehensive school administered by Thurrock Council. Arthur Thomas Bugler was headteacher from the school opening until 1955.^[2][3] The school also gained specialist status as a Technology College. In September 2011 it converted to academy status and was renamed Hassenbrook Academy. In September 2016 the school became part of the Ortu Federation and was renamed Ortu Hassenbrook Academy.^[4] In March 2022 Sally Feeney became permanent headteacher, having served in the position "temporarily" for a year until she had gained the required qualifications.^[5]

The school offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils.^[6] Although Ortu Hassenbrook Academy does not offer its own sixth form provision, the school has links to Ortu Sixth form operated by Ortu Gable Hall School.^[7]

In Mid 2024 it was announced that the 3 Ortu schools were acquired by Mossbourne Federation and the three schools into new names Mossbourne Community Academy.^[8]

Notable former pupils

• Graham Bright, politician and Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner^[9]
• Jordan Gray, comedian and singer^[10]
• Phill Jupitus, comedian^[11]
• Mark Kaylor, boxer^{[citation needed]}
• Elton Prince, professional wrestler
• Robin Ward, Anglican priest and Principal of St Stephen's House