The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,143
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- TENACITAS TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Piercy (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary · Very close
Kingsdown School
Special school · Very close
The St Christopher School
Special school · 617m away
Heycroft Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 858m away
St Thomas More High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Westcliff High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Eastwood Academy a selective school?
No. The Eastwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Eastwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Eastwood Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Eastwood Academy?
The Eastwood Academy currently has 1,143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Eastwood Academy take?
The Eastwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Eastwood Academy?
The Eastwood Academy is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.