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Belfairs Academy

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Belfairs Academy

Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG

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Pupils
1,606
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.3%
Attainment 8
45.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.2%
Basics 9-5
44.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.5%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
13.0%
EBacc 9-4
21.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.52
A*-A Grades
4.5%
A*-B Grades
20.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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About Belfairs Academy

Belfairs Academy is a secondary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.4. The school has around 1,606 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Belfairs Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Belfairs Academy

What is Belfairs Academy's Ofsted rating?
Belfairs Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Belfairs Academy's latest exam results?
Belfairs Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Belfairs Academy located?
Belfairs Academy is a secondary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS9 3TG).
How many pupils attend Belfairs Academy?
Belfairs Academy has around 1,606 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Belfairs Academy with other schools?
View Belfairs Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southend-on-Sea.