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Shoeburyness High School
Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,747
Capacity
1,770
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.6, placing it in the top 88% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes and university progression, as only 4% enter top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for a large student body of 1,747, though the LocaleIQ score suggests some challenges compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 135 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.8%
Black African5.9%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.53290, 0.77578 · SS3 9LL
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN137733
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shoeburyness High School rated by Ofsted?
Shoeburyness High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Shoeburyness High School a good school?
Shoeburyness High School scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Shoeburyness High School in GCSEs?
Shoeburyness High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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