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Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.8 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,321
Capacity
1,340
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges, which may concern parents. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 39.2, with 51% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Despite these issues, 66% of parents express satisfaction, and 44% of students progress to university, although only 5% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 44% | Below avg |
| 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 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (294 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child feels safe
73%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child is happy
72%
School has high expectations
67%
I'd recommend this school
66%
Progress is communicated
64%
Behaviour is good
62%
School supports development
62%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
White Other9.8%
Black African8.9%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.55263, 0.68933 · SS0 0RT
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN141741
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.chasehigh.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chase High School rated by Ofsted?
Chase High School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Chase High School a good school?
Chase High School scores 0.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Chase High School?
Based on 294 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chase High School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chase High School in GCSEs?
Chase High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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