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Chase High School

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

personMr Matthew Suttenwood

corporate_fareDISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT

language Visit Website phone 1702354441

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,224

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Attainment 8

39.2

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Southend-on-Sea

#2,648 of 3,216 nationally

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Chase High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Chase High School is an academy sponsor led in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,321 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2, placing the school #9 in Southend-on-Sea and #2,648 of 3,216 nationally. 31.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 17.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.88 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 13.3 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

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.3%

Entering EBacc52.00%

EBacc APS3.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.70%

EBacc APS2.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS2.31

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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

86%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.88

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.5%

Achieving A*–A7.4%

Achieving A*–B17.6%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate81.8%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.53

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 April 2025

Inspection Report

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12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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01 February 2022

Inspection Report

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15 March 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2022-02-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-03-15

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-11-06

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

13.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.5%(112 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,321 pupils. During this period, there were 183 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.9%, 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)	1,321	183	13.9%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,332	169	12.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,312	178	13.6%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,318	218	16.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,329	213	16.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,241	93	7.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,224	162	13.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,216	115	9.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,173	182	15.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,169	137	11.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,162	49	4.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,116	91	8.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,120	12	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,123	170	15.1%	3.9%	4
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,006	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,006	103	10.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,017	134	13.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,013	92	9.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,011	140	13.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,010	95	9.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,060	92	8.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,078	125	11.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,073	168	15.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,078	128	11.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,087	160	14.7%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,093	209	19.1%	3.1%	2

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 92 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 74 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 60 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual 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.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree18%

agree38%

disagree26%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree26%

agree20%

disagree16%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

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

yes35%

no65%

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

strongly agree21%

agree23%

disagree18%

strongly disagree35%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree41%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree34%

agree53%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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