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Southchurch High School

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personMrs Tracy Airoll

corporate_farePARTNERSHIP LEARNING

location_onSouthend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

794

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Attainment 8

38.7

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Southend-on-Sea

#2,709 of 3,216 nationally

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Southchurch High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Southend-On-Sea, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Southchurch High School is an academy sponsor led in Southend-On-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. The school has approximately 805 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7, placing the school #10 in Southend-on-Sea and #2,709 of 3,216 nationally. 23.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.9 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

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

23.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.5%

Entering EBacc32.40%

EBacc APS3.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.50%

EBacc APS2.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 July 2025

Inspection Report

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15 November 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2022

Inspection Report

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08 March 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-11-15

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-03-08

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-02-03

Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-03-12

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

11.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.0%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 805 pupils. During this period, there were 95 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.8%, 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)	805	95	11.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	812	49	6.0%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	797	58	7.3%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	794	66	8.3%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	799	64	8.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	789	92	11.7%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	794	84	10.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	797	143	17.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	817	175	21.4%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	821	98	11.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	825	88	10.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	754	46	6.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	748	6	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	757	85	11.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	677	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	677	42	6.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	681	57	8.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	593	48	8.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	577	85	14.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	555	85	15.3%	3.8%	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 71 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree12%

agree30%

disagree31%

strongly disagree25%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree23%

disagree15%

strongly disagree21%

don't know2%

not applicable10%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree18%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree30%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree17%

agree58%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree33%

disagree19%

strongly disagree18%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes57%

no43%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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

Top Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Westcliff High School for Girls

Southend High School for Girls

Southend High School for Boys

St Bernard's High School

The Eastwood Academy