Is Southchurch High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 9th of 12 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Southchurch High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Southchurch High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.5 (England: 46.2). 40.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Southchurch High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Southchurch High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Southchurch High School

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4XA

Local ranking9th of 12 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

840

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 147

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 805
Boys: 384 (53%)
Girls: 338 (47%)
Capacity: 840 (86% full)
SEND: 23.0%
FSM Eligible: 45.0%
EAL: 17.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 19.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,232/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 11.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.8%
White Other: 8.5%
Black African: 6.9%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

71.8%

White British

8.5%

White Other

6.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01702900777

info@southchurchschool.com

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Southchurch Boulevard

Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143144
UKPRN: 10057545
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING

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