The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (137% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Head
- Mr Dan Woodman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlenheim Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Eastwood Academy
Secondary · 617m away
St Thomas More High School
Secondary · 744m away
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 762m away
Westcliff High School for Girls
Secondary · 788m away
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · 838m away
Kingsdown School
Special school · 852m away
Darlinghurst Academy
Primary · 943m away
Questions parents ask
What is The St Christopher School's Ofsted rating?
The St Christopher School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Christopher School?
The St Christopher School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Christopher School take?
The St Christopher School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The St Christopher School?
The St Christopher School is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The St Christopher School have a sixth form?
Yes, The St Christopher School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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