Explore other schools in this area
See every school around SS2 4XA on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Southchurch High School
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.3 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
805
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, this secondary school ranks in the top 85% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 33% recommending the school. The recent Ofsted report rated it as 'Requires Improvement,' suggesting there are areas needing development.
Explore this location
Start from postcode SS2 4XA — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Southchurch High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (125 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Good range of subjects
59%
Behaviour is good
55%
My child makes good progress
54%
My child feels safe
54%
School has high expectations
54%
Progress is communicated
47%
My child is happy
37%
School keeps me informed
33%
I'd recommend this school
33%
School supports development
31%
School responds to concerns
30%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
White Other8.4%
Black African6.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.54212, 0.75031 · SS2 4XA
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN143144
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.southchurchschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Southchurch High School rated by Ofsted?
Southchurch High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2023.
Is Southchurch High School a good school?
Southchurch High School scores 1.3/100 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 Southchurch High School?
Based on 125 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southchurch High School receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Southchurch High School in GCSEs?
Southchurch High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near SS2 4XA?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near SS2 4XA with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.