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Southchurch High School

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Southchurch High School

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

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
805
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.0%
Attainment 8
38.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

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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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). 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.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View Southchurch High School'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.