Southend-on-Sea state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 45 schools in Southend-on-Sea, East of 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
- 1084Barons Court Primary School and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 1180Hinguar Community Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
- 1279Chalkwell Hall Infant SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary– · 321 students
- 1377St George's Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1477The Eastwood AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Secondary51.6 Attainment 8 · 1,154 students
- 1576St Thomas More High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary52.3 Attainment 8 · 1,243 students
- 1675St Bernard's High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary54.9 Attainment 8 · 1,001 students
- 1775Chalkwell Hall Junior SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 450 students
- 1869Earls Hall Primary SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 638 students
- 1960Blenheim Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 650 students
- 2058Darlinghurst AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 547 students
- 2158Fairways Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 2256Prince Avenue Academy and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 509 students
- 2355Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 2450Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 2548Belfairs AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,558 students
- 2647Hamstel Infant School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 434 students
- 2744Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 2844Bournemouth Park AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 534 students
- 2944Leigh North Street Primary SchoolLeigh-on-Sea · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 612 students
- 3043Greenways Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 856 students
- 3142Friars Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 3240St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 3340Temple Sutton Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 3436The Westborough SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 3533Hamstel Junior SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 583 students
- 3632Eastwood Primary School & NurseryLeigh-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 469 students
- 3732Heycroft Primary SchoolLEIGH-on-SEA · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 3832Porters Grange Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 3926St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 611 students
- 4025Shoeburyness High SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 1,713 students
- 4122Chase High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 1,293 students
- 4220Southchurch High SchoolSouthend-On-Sea · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 722 students
- 4319Milton Hall Primary School and NurseryWestcliff-on-Sea · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 690 students
- 4416Cecil Jones AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,159 students
- 4514Thorpedene 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 | Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.8 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 11 | Hinguar Community Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 79.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 12 | Chalkwell Hall Infant School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 321 |
| 13 | St George's Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 14 | The Eastwood Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 15 | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.2 Top 25% | 52.3 Attainment 8 | 1,243 |
| 16 | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 54.9 Attainment 8 | 1,001 |
| 17 | Chalkwell Hall Junior School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | – | 450 |
| 18 | Earls Hall Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.1 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 638 |
| 19 | Blenheim Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 650 |
| 20 | Darlinghurst Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
| 21 | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 22 | Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 509 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 25 | Belfairs Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.2 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,558 |
| 26 | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | – | 434 |
| 27 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 28 | Bournemouth Park Academy Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 534 |
| 29 | Leigh North Street Primary School Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 43.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 612 |
| 30 | Greenways Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 856 |
| 31 | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 32 | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.4 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 33 | Temple Sutton Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 34 | The Westborough School Westcliff-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 35 | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 583 |
| 36 | Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Leigh-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | – | 469 |
| 37 | Heycroft Primary School LEIGH-on-SEA · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 38 | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | Shoeburyness High School Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,713 |
| 41 | Chase High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 22.4 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,293 |
| 42 | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 722 |
| 43 | 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 |
| 44 | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,159 |
| 45 | Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
Bournes Green Infant School in Southend-on-Sea leads the 2025 list of state schools in Southend-on-Sea with a Success Index (England) of 98.6. Of the 45 schools shown, 38 are academy, 7 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England state schools league table, every school on the Southend-on-Sea page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best state school in Southend-on-Sea?
Bournes Green Infant School in Southend-on-Sea, East of England ranks first among state schools in Southend-on-Sea with a Success Index (England) of 98.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 193).
How are state schools in Southend-on-Sea ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.