Southchurch High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southchurch Boulevard Southend-On-Sea SS2 4XA |
| Phone | 01702900777 |
| Reference Number | 143144 |
Southchurch High School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, showcasing robust leadership that has successfully enhanced the school's overall environment and educational practices. The school's commitment to safeguarding is exemplary, ensuring that pupils feel safe and valued. While the curriculum has been substantially improved, allowing for better delivery of knowledge and skills, there are still challenges in ensuring that all pupils, particularly those at key stage 4, leave with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary for their future endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 805 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.93%
Girls: 48.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 79 | 83 | 162 |
| 8 | 77 | 83 | 160 |
| 9 | 98 | 69 | 167 |
| 10 | 94 | 74 | 168 |
| 11 | 70 | 78 | 148 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| African | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has effectively improved the school's environment.
- High emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring pupil safety and well-being.
- Improved standards of behavior, leading to a calm learning atmosphere.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, promoting knowledge retention.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some groups of pupils still have high rates of absence.
- Pupils' achievement, particularly at key stage 4, has been below national averages.
- Previous curriculum disruptions impacted pupils' long-term knowledge acquisition.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.6% |
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 | 83 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Greenways Primary School
Greenways, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3BS |
0.58 miles |
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Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ |
0.63 miles |
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ |
0.63 miles |
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Bournes Green Junior School
Ladram Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3PX |
0.68 miles |
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Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW |
0.7 miles |
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Bournes Green Infant School
Burlescoombe Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3PS |
0.75 miles |
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Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP |
1.03 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Windermere Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2RF |
1.06 miles |
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Temple Sutton Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BA |
1.18 miles |
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Bournemouth Park Academy
Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5JN |
1.28 miles |
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS |
1.3 miles |
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Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Richmond Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LG |
1.41 miles |
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St George's Catholic Primary School
Eagle Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9RN |
1.56 miles |
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Hinguar Community Primary School
New Garrison Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9FE |
1.72 miles |
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Friars Primary School and Nursery
Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9XX |
1.91 miles |
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6JH |
1.96 miles |
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY |
2.03 miles |
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PJ |
2.05 miles |
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
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2.07 miles |
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
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2.13 miles |
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Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ |
0.24 miles |
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Thorpe Hall School
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0.52 miles |
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St Nicholas School
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL |
0.53 miles |
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Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU |
1.08 miles |
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Shoeburyness High School
Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL |
1.27 miles |
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Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
1.51 miles |
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
1.74 miles |
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Compass Community School Boleyn Park
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2.24 miles |
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St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
2.25 miles |
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Southend High School for Boys
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2.5 miles |
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Chase High School
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2.72 miles |
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Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
2.72 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
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3.53 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
3.57 miles |
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Estuary High School
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3.58 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
3.62 miles |
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Kingsdown School
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3.9 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
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3.95 miles |
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The St Christopher School
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The King Edmund School
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