Shoeburyness High School is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Shoeburyness High School currently has around 1747 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Caulfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LL |
| Website: | https://www.shoeburyness.secat.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01702292286 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Southend-on-Sea |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Teri-Leigh Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137733 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1770 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1747 |
| Number of Boys: | 909 |
| Number of Girls: | 838 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.80% | 1324 |
| African | 5.90% | 103 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 73 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 42 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 26 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 18 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Primary School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Junior School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infants' and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | - not rated | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.