Belfairs Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
AddressHighlands Boulevard, SS9 3TG
URN138174

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications739
As first preference184
As second preference178
As third preference178
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers184
second preference offers42
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications832
As first preference231
As second preference210
As third preference187
Total Offers Made289
first preference offers225
second preference offers40
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications873
As first preference266
As second preference193
As third preference187
Total Offers Made322
first preference offers262
second preference offers35
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications997
As first preference172
As second preference172
As third preference235
Total Offers Made289
first preference offers158
second preference offers47
third preference offers56
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications916
As first preference286
As second preference200
As third preference187
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers216
second preference offers36
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications887
As first preference241
As second preference199
As third preference155
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers210
second preference offers55
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications756
As first preference194
As second preference188
As third preference163
Total Offers Made259
first preference offers172
second preference offers61
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications797
As first preference238
As second preference192
As third preference171
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers192
second preference offers25
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications799
As first preference296
As second preference191
As third preference136
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers213
second preference offers10
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications764
As first preference288
As second preference186
As third preference132
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers212
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications790
As first preference259
As second preference207
As third preference141
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers200
second preference offers19
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree41%
disagree18%
strongly disagree18%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree14%
agree34%
disagree26%
strongly disagree21%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree12%
disagree10%
strongly disagree12%
don't know5%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree11%
agree36%
disagree31%
strongly disagree17%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree23%
disagree22%
strongly disagree17%
don't know2%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree25%
agree24%
disagree16%
strongly disagree31%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree20%
agree42%
disagree17%
strongly disagree13%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree41%
disagree21%
strongly disagree13%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree14%
agree47%
disagree23%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree55%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree52%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree13%
agree36%
disagree23%
strongly disagree15%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes55%
no45%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.4%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.6%
any other white background ethnic origin4.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%

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