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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,143
Capacity
970
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, outperforming 93% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 82%, while 55% attain grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. High parent satisfaction, with 96% recommending the school, further highlights its positive community reputation.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.6 | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (139 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
99%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.56367, 0.66506 · SS9 5UU
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN137284
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteeastwoodacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Eastwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Eastwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2018.
Is The Eastwood Academy a good school?
The Eastwood Academy scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Eastwood Academy?
Based on 139 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Eastwood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Eastwood Academy in GCSEs?
The Eastwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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