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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.4 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,606
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5, this school performs better than 52% of institutions nationally, and 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from May 2024. While 56% of pupils progress to university, only 5% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for growth in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
White Other5.2%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.55025, 0.64015 · SS9 3TG
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN138174
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.belfairsacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Belfairs Academy rated by Ofsted?
Belfairs Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Belfairs Academy a good school?
Belfairs Academy scores 16.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Belfairs Academy in GCSEs?
Belfairs Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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