Southchurch High School, Southend-On-Sea

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Southchurch High School

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Southend-On-Sea.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

805

Ages

11-16

FSM

43.0%

Attainment 8

38.5

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.2%

Basics 9-5

23.6%

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

32.4%

EBacc APS

3.16

EBacc 9-5

8.8%

EBacc 9-4

14.2%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Southchurch High School

Southchurch High School is a secondary school in Southend-On-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 125 responses), 33% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. The school has around 805 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southchurch High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Dec 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Mar 2022 — Inadequate
Feb 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Futures Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Southchurch High School

What is Southchurch High School's Ofsted rating?

Southchurch High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Southchurch High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 125 responses): 33% of parents would recommend Southchurch High School.

What are Southchurch High School's latest exam results?

Southchurch High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Southchurch High School located?

Southchurch High School is a secondary school in Southend-On-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS2 4XA).

How many pupils attend Southchurch High School?

Southchurch High School has around 805 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Southchurch High School with other schools?

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