The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2025). Boys only.
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a boys-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 6
- Capacity
- 60%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Head
- Mrs Doreen Ellis (Acting Head of Education)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Inadequate
April 2025 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
May 2014 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2008 | Inspection
Location
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Estuary High School a selective school?
Yes. Estuary High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Estuary High School's Ofsted rating?
Estuary High School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Estuary High School?
Estuary High School currently has 6 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Estuary High School take?
Estuary High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Estuary High School?
Estuary High School is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3NH, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Estuary High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Estuary High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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