Estuary High School
URN: 134940 • Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NH
Overview
- Name
- Estuary High School
- URN
- 134940
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Doreen Ellis (since 2025) , Acting Head of Education
- Telephone
- 01702483999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NH
Summary
Estuary High School, part of Kites Children's Services, is an independent special school located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Catering exclusively to boys aged 12-17, the school provides a nurturing environment for young people who have experienced childhood trauma and face sexual development difficulties. With a small capacity of 10 pupils, the school focuses on delivering tailored educational and therapeutic support to meet the individual needs of each student.
The curriculum at Estuary High School is designed to complement the therapeutic care provided within Kites Children's Services. This integrated approach ensures that education, personal development, and therapy work together to help students achieve their goals. The school aims to foster confidence and social skills, preparing young people for a positive transition into adulthood.
In addition to academic instruction, Estuary High School emphasizes the importance of community and personal relationships. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, the school encourages students to build meaningful connections with peers and staff, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and development.
The curriculum at Estuary High School is designed to complement the therapeutic care provided within Kites Children's Services. This integrated approach ensures that education, personal development, and therapy work together to help students achieve their goals. The school aims to foster confidence and social skills, preparing young people for a positive transition into adulthood.
In addition to academic instruction, Estuary High School emphasizes the importance of community and personal relationships. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, the school encourages students to build meaningful connections with peers and staff, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and development.
Useful links
- HOME (other)
- Services (other)
- Aftercare (other)
- Our School (other)
- Our Homes (other)
- Therapy (other)
- Free 30 Minute Consultation (other)
- The Good Lives Model (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- The G.E.T. I.T. Approach (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The St Christopher School (56.0)
- The St Christopher School (45.2)
- Saint Pierre School (37.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 10
- Pupils
- 6
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2005-01-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.