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Schools in Southend-on-Sea
Ofsted outcomes in Southend-on-Sea
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 61 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 61 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 58% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 2134% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 12% | |
| 2019 framework: Inadequate | 23% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 610% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 711% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 1423% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 58% |
Exam results in Southend-on-Sea
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 62% of pupils in Southend-on-Sea reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 52.2 in Southend-on-Sea, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy | Academy | Report card · Apr 2026 |
| Cecil Jones Academy | Academy | Good · Sept 2023 |
| Chase High School | Academy | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Estuary High School | Independent | Inadequate · Apr 2025 |
| Lancaster School | Special academy | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Shoeburyness High School | Academy | Good · Jun 2024 |
| Southchurch High School | Academy | Report card · Mar 2026 |
| Southend High School for Boys | Academy | Outstanding · Jun 2024 |
| Southend High School for Girls | Academy | Outstanding · Jul 2024 |
| Southend YMCA Community School | Alternative provision | No overall grade · May 2025 |
| St Bernard's High School | Academy | Good · Mar 2023 |
| St Nicholas School | Special academy | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| St Thomas More High School | Academy | Good · Mar 2024 |
| The Eastwood Academy | Academy | Standards maintained · Dec 2024 |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Academy | Outstanding · Nov 2023 |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Academy | Outstanding · Feb 2024 |
All-through schools in Southend-on-Sea
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Boleyn Park | Independent | Good · Jun 2023 |
| Kingsdown School | Special academy | No overall grade · Oct 2024 |
| Sutton House Academy | Special academy | Good · Mar 2024 |
| The St Christopher School | Special academy | Good · Apr 2024 |
| Thorpe Hall School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Victory Park Academy | Alternative provision | Good · May 2024 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Southend-on-Sea
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1Up Collective CIC | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education | College | Good · Oct 2024 |