The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.88
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,321
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Suttenwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLancaster School
Special school · Very close
Southend High School for Boys
Secondary · 436m away
Seabrook College
Special school · 788m away
The Westborough School
Primary · 910m away
St Thomas More High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chase High School a selective school?
No. Chase High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chase High School's Ofsted rating?
Chase High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chase High School?
Chase High School currently has 1,321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chase High School take?
Chase High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chase High School?
Chase High School is in Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chase High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chase High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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