The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.7
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 552
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Head
- Mr Stephen Duckitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlleyn Court Preparatory School
Independent · 335m away
Southchurch High School
Secondary · 829m away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 976m away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Nicholas School
Academy · 1.2km away
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Hamstel Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thorpe Hall School a selective school?
No. Thorpe Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Thorpe Hall School?
Thorpe Hall School currently has 552 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorpe Hall School take?
Thorpe Hall School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Thorpe Hall School?
Thorpe Hall School is in SS1 3RD, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorpe Hall School have a sixth form?
No, Thorpe Hall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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