Schools in Southend-on-Sea, East of England (2025)
25 schools · 14,416 students · 21 academy, 3 independent, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 434.
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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
- 296Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,312 students
- 396Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 1,332 students
- 489Bournes Green Junior SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 264 students
- 584Thorpe Hall SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Independent All-through54.7 Attainment 8 · 600 students
- 680Hinguar Community Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
- 777St George's Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 856Barling Magna Primary AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 950Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 1047Hamstel Infant School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary– · 434 students
- 1144Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 1244Bournemouth Park AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 534 students
- 1343Greenways Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 856 students
- 1442Friars Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 1540Temple Sutton Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 1633Hamstel Junior SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 583 students
- 1732Porters Grange Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 1826St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 611 students
- 1925Shoeburyness High SchoolSouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 1,713 students
- 2021Great Wakering Primary AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 2120Southchurch High SchoolSouthend-On-Sea · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 722 students
- 2216Cecil Jones AcademySouthend-on-Sea · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,159 students
- 2314Thorpedene 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 | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,312 |
| 3 | Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 1,332 |
| 4 | Bournes Green Junior School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 89.0 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 264 |
| 5 | Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 84.1 Top 25% | 54.7 Attainment 8 | 600 |
| 6 | Hinguar Community Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 79.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 7 | St George's Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 8 | Barling Magna Primary Academy Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 9 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 10 | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | – | 434 |
| 11 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 12 | Bournemouth Park Academy Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 534 |
| 13 | Greenways Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 856 |
| 14 | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 15 | Temple Sutton Primary School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 16 | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 583 |
| 17 | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Shoeburyness High School Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,713 |
| 20 | Great Wakering Primary Academy Southend-on-Sea · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 21 | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 722 |
| 22 | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,159 |
| 23 | 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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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 25 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 14,416 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 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.