Schools in Southend-on-Sea, East of England (2025)
50 schools · 31,608 students · 38 academy, 7 local authority, 5 independent · median Pupils on roll 509.
Southend-on-Sea, in East of England, has 50 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 31,608 students. By level there are 37 primary, 12 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 38 academy, 7 local authority, 5 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Southend-on-Sea's schools is 509, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
46 of the 50 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bournes Green Infant School (98.6, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by West Leigh Infant School (98.2, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (97.5, top 5% of secondary schools nationally). 9 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Shoeburyness High School (1,713 students), Belfairs Academy (1,558 students), Westcliff High School for Girls (1,354 students). 7 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 6 towns, with the most in Southend-on-Sea (22), Leigh-on-Sea (14), Westcliff-on-Sea (11), LEIGH-on-SEA (1).
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Ranked schools in Southend-on-Sea
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 199Bournes Green Infant SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 193 students
- 298West Leigh Infant SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary– · 360 students
- 398Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary77.6 Attainment 8 · 1,309 students
- 496Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,312 students
- 596Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary75.6 Attainment 8 · 1,354 students
- 696Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 1,332 students
- 793West Leigh Junior SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 526 students
- 889Bournes Green Junior SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 264 students
- 987Edwards Hall Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1084Thorpe Hall SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Independent All-through54.7 Attainment 8 · 600 students
- 1184Barons Court Primary School and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 1280Hinguar Community Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
- 1379Chalkwell Hall Infant SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary– · 321 students
- 1477St George's Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1577The Eastwood AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 1,154 students
- 1676St Thomas More High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary52.3 Attainment 8 · 1,243 students
- 1775St Bernard's High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary54.9 Attainment 8 · 1,001 students
- 1875Chalkwell Hall Junior SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 450 students
- 1969Earls Hall Primary SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 638 students
- 2060Blenheim Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 650 students
- 2158Darlinghurst AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 547 students
- 2258Fairways Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 2356Prince Avenue Academy and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 509 students
- 2455Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 2550Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 2648Belfairs AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,558 students
- 2747Hamstel Infant School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 434 students
- 2844Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 2944Bournemouth Park AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 534 students
- 3044Leigh North Street Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 612 students
- 3143Greenways Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 856 students
- 3242Friars Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 3340St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 3440Temple Sutton Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 3536The Westborough SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 3633Hamstel Junior SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 583 students
- 3732Eastwood Primary School & NurseryLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 469 students
- 3832Heycroft Primary SchoolLEIGH-on-SEA · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 3932Porters Grange Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 4026St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 611 students
- 4125Shoeburyness High SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 1,713 students
- 4222Chase High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 1,293 students
- 4320Southchurch High SchoolSouthend-On-Sea · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 722 students
- 4419Milton Hall Primary School and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 690 students
- 4516Cecil Jones AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,159 students
- 4614Thorpedene Primary School & NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournes Green Infant School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | – | 193 |
| 2 | West Leigh Infant School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 98.2 Top 5% | – | 360 |
| 3 | Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | 77.6 Attainment 8 | 1,309 |
| 4 | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,312 |
| 5 | Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 75.6 Attainment 8 | 1,354 |
| 6 | Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 1,332 |
| 7 | West Leigh Junior School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 93.2 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 526 |
| 8 | Bournes Green Junior School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 89.0 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 264 |
| 9 | Edwards Hall Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.1 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 10 | Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 84.1 Top 25% | 54.7 Attainment 8 | 600 |
| 11 | Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.8 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 12 | Hinguar Community Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 79.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 13 | Chalkwell Hall Infant School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 321 |
| 14 | St George's Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 15 | The Eastwood Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 16 | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.2 Top 25% | 52.3 Attainment 8 | 1,243 |
| 17 | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 54.9 Attainment 8 | 1,001 |
| 18 | Chalkwell Hall Junior School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | – | 450 |
| 19 | Earls Hall Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.1 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 638 |
| 20 | Blenheim Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 650 |
| 21 | Darlinghurst Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
| 22 | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 23 | Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 509 |
| 24 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.5 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 25 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 26 | Belfairs Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.2 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,558 |
| 27 | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | – | 434 |
| 28 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 29 | Bournemouth Park Academy Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 534 |
| 30 | Leigh North Street Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 43.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 612 |
| 31 | Greenways Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 856 |
| 32 | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 33 | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.4 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 34 | Temple Sutton Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 35 | The Westborough School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 36 | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 583 |
| 37 | Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | – | 469 |
| 38 | Heycroft Primary School LEIGH-on-SEA · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 39 | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 40 | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 25.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 611 |
| 41 | Shoeburyness High School Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,713 |
| 42 | Chase High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 22.4 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,293 |
| 43 | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 722 |
| 44 | Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 19.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 690 |
| 45 | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,159 |
| 46 | Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
Other schools in Southend-on-Sea
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
Southend-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
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Saint Pierre School
Leigh-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
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St. Michael's School
Leigh on Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Southend-on-Sea?
Bournes Green Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Southend-on-Sea with a Success Index (England) of 98.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has 50 schools (37 primary, 12 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 31,608 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Southend-on-Sea?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Southend-on-Sea is 509. Number of pupils in the latest school census.