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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.6 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
262
Capacity
191
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
137%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 19. However, it's important to note that published academic performance data shows no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in meeting national benchmarks. Despite this, the school is better than 58% of other schools according to the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a solid community reputation.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 4.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
White Other5.0%
Black African4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.55849, 0.66187 · SS9 4AW
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN138044
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The St Christopher School rated by Ofsted?
The St Christopher School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is The St Christopher School a good school?
The St Christopher School scores 57.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 The St Christopher School in GCSEs?
The St Christopher School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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