Best schools in Southend-on-Sea
Essex coast schools need postcode pairing because micro-climates shift fast. This ranking covers 45 schools in the Southend-on-Sea local authority. Postcode area SS0 has the highest average school score (63.0 across 12 schools), while SS2 sits at the lower end (40.8). 89% of ranked Southend-on-Sea schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Southend-on-Sea on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Southend-on-Sea comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Southend-on-Sea ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Edwards Hall Primary School | 84.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Bournes Green Junior School | 81 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Hinguar Community Primary School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | St Bernard's High School | 74.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Darlinghurst Academy | 71.5 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | St Thomas More High School | 70 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Friars Primary School and Nursery | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | 65.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Earls Hall Primary School | 65.3 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Fairways Primary School | 57.2 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Eastwood Primary School & Nursery | 52.4 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 49.9 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Greenways Primary School | 44.7 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | 44 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Temple Sutton Primary School | 42.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Bournemouth Park Academy | 41.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 41.7 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Helen's Catholic Primary School | 37.2 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | The Westborough School | 36.1 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Leigh North Street Primary School | 35.7 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Southend-on-Sea
What is the best school in Southend-on-Sea?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is the top-ranked school in Southend-on-Sea overall (LocaleIQ score 99.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 77.6. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Southend-on-Sea?
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery leads the Southend-on-Sea primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.2). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 21%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Southend-on-Sea primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Southend-on-Sea?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy leads the Southend-on-Sea secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 77.6. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Southend-on-Sea secondary schools.
Which schools in Southend-on-Sea are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
8 schools in the Southend-on-Sea ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, Westcliff High School for Girls, Southend High School for Girls, Southend High School for Boys, Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, and 3 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Southend-on-Sea has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SS0 has the strongest cluster — 63.0 average across 12 ranked schools. SS2 sits at the lower end (40.8 average). Essex coast schools need postcode pairing because micro-climates shift fast. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Southend-on-Sea?
This ranking covers 45 schools (primary and secondary) in the Southend-on-Sea comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.