The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: 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
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 805
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Airoll
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorpe Hall School
Independent · 829m away
St Nicholas School
Academy · 857m away
Greenways Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Hamstel Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Southchurch High School a selective school?
No. Southchurch High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southchurch High School's Ofsted rating?
Southchurch High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southchurch High School?
Southchurch High School currently has 805 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southchurch High School take?
Southchurch High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southchurch High School?
Southchurch High School is in Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southchurch High School have a sixth form?
No, Southchurch High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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