Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Southend-on-Sea (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 13 schools in Southend-on-Sea, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 198Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 77.6
- 296Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 75.6
- 396Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 75.0
- 496Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 73.8
- 575St Bernard's High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.9
- 684Thorpe Hall SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 54.7
- 776St Thomas More High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.3
- 877The Eastwood AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.6
- 948Belfairs AcademyLeigh-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.5
- 1022Chase High SchoolWestcliff-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.2
- 1120Southchurch High SchoolSouthend-On-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.7
- 1225Shoeburyness High SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 37.6
- 1316Cecil Jones AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.1
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 77.6 | 97.5 Top 5% | 77.6 Attainment 8 | 1,309 |
| 2 | Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.6 | 95.9 Top 5% | 75.6 Attainment 8 | 1,354 |
| 3 | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.0 | 96.2 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,312 |
| 4 | Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.8 | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 1,332 |
| 5 | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.9 | 75.1 Top 25% | 54.9 Attainment 8 | 1,001 |
| 6 | Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 54.7 | 84.1 Top 25% | 54.7 Attainment 8 | 600 |
| 7 | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.3 | 76.2 Top 25% | 52.3 Attainment 8 | 1,243 |
| 8 | The Eastwood Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.6 | 76.6 Top 25% | 51.6 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 9 | Belfairs Academy Leigh-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.5 | 48.2 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,558 |
| 10 | Chase High School Westcliff-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.2 | 22.4 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,293 |
| 11 | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.7 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 722 |
| 12 | Shoeburyness High School Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.6 | 24.6 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,713 |
| 13 | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.1 | 16.3 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,159 |
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy in Westcliff-on-Sea leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Southend-on-Sea with Attainment 8 77.6. Of the 13 schools shown, 12 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Southend-on-Sea?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy in Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Southend-on-Sea with Attainment 8 77.6 (Pupils on roll: 1,309).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Southend-on-Sea ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.