Lancaster School
URN: 144693 • Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RT
Overview
- Name
- Lancaster School
- URN
- 144693
- 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
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Jackson-Owens (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702342543
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RT
Summary
Lancaster School is a mixed academy special converter located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with a current enrolment of 131 pupils and a capacity of 160. The school caters to students aged 11 to 19 and is designed for those with special educational needs, requiring an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for admission. The local authorities primarily placing students are Southend-on-Sea and Essex, ensuring that the school meets the specific needs of its pupils.
The school's vision is to provide safe and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare students for their future lives. Lancaster School promotes values such as positivity, kindness, responsibility, respect, independence, and integrity, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school has recently undergone significant changes to its age range and capacity, reflecting a commitment to addressing the local shortage of special school places.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school by arranging visits to discuss their child's needs with the Head Teacher. The admissions process is managed through the local authority, and the school provides comprehensive support through its SEN Information Report and School Offer, ensuring that all students receive the necessary resources for their development.
The school's vision is to provide safe and meaningful learning opportunities that prepare students for their future lives. Lancaster School promotes values such as positivity, kindness, responsibility, respect, independence, and integrity, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school has recently undergone significant changes to its age range and capacity, reflecting a commitment to addressing the local shortage of special school places.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school by arranging visits to discuss their child's needs with the Head Teacher. The admissions process is managed through the local authority, and the school provides comprehensive support through its SEN Information Report and School Offer, ensuring that all students receive the necessary resources for their development.
Useful links
- Governor Info (governance)
- SEN Information Report & School Offer (sen)
- SEN Trust Southend (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Prospectus & Equality Duty (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lancaster School (60.0)
- Ocean Lodge Independent School (52.7)
- Compass Community School Boleyn Park (49.2)
- Crowstone Preparatory School (45.2)
- St Hilda's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Capacity
- 106
- Pupils
- 131
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 131 | 96 | 35 | 106 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 131 | 95 | 36 | 77 | 32.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 104 | 77 | 27 | 77 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 104 | 77 | 27 | 77 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 67 | 29 | 77 | 42.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 57 | 32 | 77 | 61.50 |
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