Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 59 schools across Southend-on-Sea. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southend-on-Sea has 59 primary & secondary schools, of which 8 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 43 rated Good — 86% of primary & secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Westcliff High School for Boys Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Southend-on-Sea follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

59
Total schools
8
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
63.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
45.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Southend High School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Southend High School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Westcliff High School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Saint Pierre School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
7. West Leigh Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
8. Edwards Hall Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. West Leigh Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Victory Park Academy
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
12. Blenheim Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
13. Bournes Green Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Lancaster School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
16. Bournes Green Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Hinguar Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Southend-on-Sea?
There are 59 primary & secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea, of which 8 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Southend-on-Sea?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Southend-on-Sea is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Southend-on-Sea?
Primary and secondary school applications in Southend-on-Sea are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Southend-on-Sea council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Southend-on-Sea?
14% of primary & secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 76.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.