Alleyn Court Preparatory School vs Southchurch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
Southchurch High School
Southend-On-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
722 students
| Measure | Alleyn Court Preparatory School Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #419 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #3511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 218 | 722 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 722 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-On-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alleyn-court.co.uk | www.southchurchschool.com |
The verdict
- •Southchurch High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 218.
- •Alleyn Court Preparatory School is a independent school while Southchurch High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alleyn Court Preparatory School better than Southchurch High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alleyn Court Preparatory School and Southchurch High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-On-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School: 218. Southchurch High School: 722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alleyn Court Preparatory School and Southchurch High School rank in East of England?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is unranked and Southchurch High School is 419th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).