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Shoeburyness High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Shoeburyness High School
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Shoeburyness High School
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- Southend-on-Sea SS3 9LL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are remembering more and producing higher-quality work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, though some older boys' behavior needs improvement.
Qualifications and Training: Sixth-form teachers are knowledgeable and provide clear guidance.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide professional development opportunities and are considerate of staff workload.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff value the professional development opportunities; a minority of teachers do not consistently follow whole-school approaches.
Communication: The school communicates through parents' surveys and direct feedback options.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in inspection decisions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school provides suitable support to help pupils change their behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The curriculum was revised to be more effective and ambitious.
Managing Bullying and Safety: A safe environment with access to counselling and mental health support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding and focus on pupils' well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: High-quality opportunities like 'charities week' and the key stage 4 singing group.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school supports balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers education and high-quality guidance for sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students get information to make informed choices about next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved quality of provision and bespoke support through the 'achievement pathway.'
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Shoeburyness High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1807 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 97% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.40% | - | 12.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 43.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 54.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 40.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 22.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 27.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 3.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.31% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 87.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 28.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 47.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 49.41% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 59.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 39.65% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 26.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 31.59% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 3.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 283 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 28.06% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 49.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 6 | 39.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 4 | 50.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 31.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 18.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 22.16% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.17 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 136 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 92.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 49.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.15% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 4 | 44.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 55.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 36% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 24.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 3 | 29.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 3.56 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 63.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 25.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 49.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.08% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.23% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 50% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 63.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 35.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 28.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 30% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 97.3% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 56.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 26.9% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 60% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.4% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.2 | 29.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.19 | 29.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.40% | 9.46% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 137 | 267 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 61.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 18.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.18% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.97 | 33.47 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.63 | 31.33 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.4% | 14.65% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 126 | 468 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 61.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.18% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 17.45% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.78 1 | 32.05 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.21 3 | 32.32 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.28% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 138 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 58.9% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.71 1 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.21 3 | 32.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.9% | 12.6% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 44 | 60.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 4.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 14.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.09 | 28.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.86 | 28.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.5% | 13.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 63.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 19.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 3.78% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shoeburyness High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1