The Eastwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rayleigh Road Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 5UU |
| Phone | 01702524341 |
| Reference Number | 137284 |
The Eastwood Academy continues to perform effectively, maintaining the high standards it established during its previous inspection. The school provides a happy and supportive environment where pupils thrive and are well-prepared for life in modern Britain. The curriculum is broad and academically rigorous, and teachers skillfully adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Furthermore, the school emphasizes personal development and offers various opportunities for pupils to enhance their confidence and leadership skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1143 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.53%
Girls: 48.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 115 | 235 |
| 8 | 116 | 122 | 238 |
| 9 | 108 | 114 | 222 |
| 10 | 120 | 106 | 226 |
| 11 | 125 | 97 | 222 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Eastwood School (11-18) | |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exemplary preparation of pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Broad and academically rigorous curriculum.
- Highly skilled staff who adapt learning to meet student needs.
- Strong focus on personal development and citizenship.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behavior.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 248 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 195 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 205 | 6 |
Previous Years
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0.09 miles |
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0.99 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.29 miles |
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