Schools in Southend-On-Sea
Southend-On-Sea has 26 schools: 17 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 22 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Southend High School for Boys has the highest Attainment 8 score (75.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, Bournes Green Junior School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (80% in 2025).
- 30 schools
- 9 secondary
- 17 primary
Secondary Schools in Southend-On-Sea
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend High School for Boys | Outstanding | 75.1 (2026) | +0.74 (2024) | 1,332 |
| 2 | Southend High School for Girls | Outstanding | 74.7 (2026) | +0.74 (2024) | 1,312 |
| 3 | Southchurch High School | Needs attention | 44.5 (2026) | -0.72 (2024) | 722 |
| 4 | Shoeburyness High School | Good | 38.9 (2026) | -0.89 (2024) | 1,713 |
| 5 | Cecil Jones Academy | Good | 35.4 (2026) | -0.75 (2024) | 1,159 |
| 6 | Sutton House Academy | Good | 6.1 (2026) | – | 82 |
| 7 | South Essex College of Further and Higher Education | Good | 5.3 (2019) | -3.16 (2019) | – |
| 8 | Kingsdown School | Outstanding | – | – | 130 |
| 9 | St Nicholas School | Expected standard | – | – | 108 |
Primary Schools in Southend-On-Sea
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournes Green Junior School | Good | 80% (2025) | 264 |
| 2 | St George's Catholic Primary School | Good | 77% (2025) | 209 |
| 3 | Hinguar Community Primary School | – | 76% (2025) | 261 |
| 4 | Barling Magna Primary Academy | Good | 68% (2025) | 167 |
| 5 | Friars Primary School and Nursery | – | 66% (2025) | 429 |
| 6 | Bournemouth Park Academy | Good | 64% (2025) | 534 |
| 7 | Greenways Primary School | Good | 61% (2025) | 856 |
| 8 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Good | 61% (2025) | 440 |
| 9 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Expected standard | 60% (2025) | 393 |
| 10 | Temple Sutton Primary School | Good | 56% (2025) | 619 |
| 11 | Hamstel Junior School | Good | 54% (2025) | 583 |
| 12 | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | Good | 53% (2025) | 611 |
| 13 | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Good | 52% (2025) | 431 |
| 14 | Great Wakering Primary Academy | – | 40% (2025) | 412 |
| 15 | Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery | Requires Improvement | 37% (2025) | 421 |
| 16 | Bournes Green Infant School | Good | – | 193 |
| 17 | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | – | – | 434 |
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