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Shoeburyness High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Teri-Leigh Jones

corporate_fareSOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSouthend-on-Sea, SS3 9LL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,812

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Attainment 8

37.6

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Southend-on-Sea

#2,817 of 3,216 nationally

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Shoeburyness High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Shoeburyness High School is an academy converter in Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,747 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6, placing the school #11 in Southend-on-Sea and #2,817 of 3,216 nationally. 33.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 36.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 17.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

33.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.0%

Entering EBacc17.90%

EBacc APS3.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.00%

EBacc APS2.95

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.35

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.69

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.6%

Achieving A*–A9.4%

Achieving A*–B36.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.0%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate97.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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15 November 2017

Inspection Report

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16 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-16

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

20.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.3%(127 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,747 pupils. During this period, there were 353 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,747	353	20.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,741	241	13.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,805	291	16.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,807	283	15.7%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,808	231	12.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,793	273	15.2%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,812	185	10.2%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,821	118	6.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,762	79	4.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,789	86	4.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,800	68	3.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,775	114	6.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,784	15	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,787	59	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,753	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,753	14	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,761	9	0.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,686	6	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,703	4	0.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,718	6	0.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,665	8	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,673	6	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,686	13	0.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,679	10	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,694	9	0.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,707	8	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 102 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 87 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 66 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 52 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree40%

disagree26%

strongly disagree23%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree41%

disagree29%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree18%

agree26%

disagree19%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree34%

disagree20%

strongly disagree27%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree40%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree15%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes59%

no41%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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