Southchurch High School
URN: 143144 • Southend-On-Sea SS2 4XA
Overview
- Name
- Southchurch High School
- URN
- 143144
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Airoll (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01702900777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea SS2 4XA
Summary
Southchurch High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Southend-on-Sea, with a current enrolment of 805 pupils and a capacity of 840. The school prioritises an inclusive ethos, aiming to support all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With 43% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Southchurch High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating personal development and a focus on academic achievement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of community. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through various support initiatives and resources available on the school's website.
Southchurch High School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and mental health, providing support systems to ensure a safe and nurturing environment. The school actively promotes anti-bullying measures and has a dedicated pastoral structure to assist students in their personal and academic journeys.
The curriculum at Southchurch High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating personal development and a focus on academic achievement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of community. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through various support initiatives and resources available on the school's website.
Southchurch High School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and mental health, providing support systems to ensure a safe and nurturing environment. The school actively promotes anti-bullying measures and has a dedicated pastoral structure to assist students in their personal and academic journeys.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS INFORMATION AND DUTIES (governance)
- SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES (SEND) (sen)
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE (sen)
- WORK EXPERIENCE PRESENTATION (sen)
- SENECA LEARNING (sen)
- HOMEWORK (calendar)
- NATIONAL TUTORING PROGRAMME (download)
- PE CHANGING ROOM POLICY (download)
- POLICY (download)
- TERM DATES 2025/26 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Southend High School for Girls (77.8)
- Southend High School for Boys (72.9)
- Shoeburyness High School (58.3)
- Cecil Jones Academy (52.0)
- Cecil Jones College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 805
- Boys
- 418
- Girls
- 387
- FSM %
- 43.00
- Open date
- 2018-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 805 | 418 | 387 | 840 | 43.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 794 | 417 | 377 | 840 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 821 | 413 | 408 | 840 | 35.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 821 | 413 | 408 | 840 | 35.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 748 | 361 | 387 | 840 | 32.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 677 | 320 | 357 | 840 | 26.90 |
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