Is The St Christopher School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 April 2024. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are The St Christopher School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The St Christopher School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 2.2 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are The St Christopher School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at The St Christopher School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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The St Christopher School

Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

191

Capacity

3-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2024.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 2.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 18

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 262
Boys: 216 (80%)
Girls: 54 (20%)
Capacity: 191 (141% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 43.8%
EAL: 8.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 7.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Budget per Pupil: £29,573/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy special converter
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.3%
White Other: 5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.6%
Black African: 4.6%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Other: 2.3%

70.3%

White British

5.0%

White Other

4.6%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01702524193

office@tscs.southend.sch.uk

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Mountdale Gardens

Leigh-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138044
UKPRN: 10036831
Establishment No.: 5950
Trust: SEN TRUST SOUTHEND

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