Belfairs Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Address | Highlands Boulevard, SS9 3TG |
| School Website | www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1702509000 |
| URN | 138174 |
School Census
| Total | 1631 |
| Girls/Boys | 828/803 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.8%/49.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 255 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/05/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 22/05/2013 | Good |
| 28/06/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 41.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 56% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.58 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 739 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 178 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 832 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 289 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 873 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 322 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 997 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 235 |
| Total Offers Made | 289 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 56 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 916 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 887 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 155 |
| Total Offers Made | 291 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 55 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 756 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 797 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 192 |
| As third preference | 171 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 799 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 764 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 186 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 790 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 66% |
| no | 34% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St. Michael's School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 198 Hadleigh Road, Essex, SS9 2LP
West Leigh Infant School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ronald Hill Grove, , SS9 2JB
West Leigh Junior School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ronald Hill Grove, , SS9 2JB