Kingsdown School
URN: 144692 • Southend-on-Sea SS2 6XT
Overview
- Name
- Kingsdown School
- URN
- 144692
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Stroud (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702527486
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6XT
Summary
Kingsdown School is a mixed academy special converter located in Southend-on-Sea, catering to children aged 3 to 14 with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and physical disabilities. The school is transitioning to focus solely on primary-aged pupils, with plans to accommodate children from nursery to Year 6 by September 2028. This change aims to enhance the learning environment while maintaining the existing support for pupils with complex needs.
The school’s mission, "Be happy, communicate, learn and achieve," underpins its commitment to providing tailored educational experiences. Kingsdown offers a broad and balanced curriculum integrated with essential therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each pupil receives the support necessary to thrive academically and personally.
Kingsdown School actively engages with the local community to enrich learning experiences. Partnerships with local businesses and community resources provide practical opportunities, such as therapeutic horseback riding and guided shopping trips, which help pupils develop essential life skills and foster a sense of independence.
The school’s mission, "Be happy, communicate, learn and achieve," underpins its commitment to providing tailored educational experiences. Kingsdown offers a broad and balanced curriculum integrated with essential therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy. The dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each pupil receives the support necessary to thrive academically and personally.
Kingsdown School actively engages with the local community to enrich learning experiences. Partnerships with local businesses and community resources provide practical opportunities, such as therapeutic horseback riding and guided shopping trips, which help pupils develop essential life skills and foster a sense of independence.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- SEN Trust Southend (sen)
- ABOUT SEN TRUST SOUTHEND (sen)
- SENSORY DARK ROOM (sen)
- SENSORY INTEGRATION (sen)
- SENSORY STUDIO (sen)
- APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE (sen)
- SEN INFORMATION REPORT (sen)
- NEWS & EVENTS (calendar)
- CALENDAR FOR 2025-2026 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Southend YMCA Community School (57.8)
- Kingsdown School (56.6)
- St Nicholas School (55.2)
- St Nicholas School (52.0)
- Victory Park Academy (47.3)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 3 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 130
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 46.20
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 130 | 46.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 76 | 51 | 120 | 43.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 69 | 54 | 120 | 42.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 69 | 54 | 120 | 42.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 124 | 70 | 54 | 120 | 43.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 64 | 54 | 42.40 |
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