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Belfairs Academy

State school · Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,632 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,632 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Beverley Williams

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

West Leigh Junior School 17 %
Leigh North Street Primary School 16 %
Darlinghurst Academy 14 %
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 13 %
Fairways Primary School 11 %
Blenheim Primary School 9 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 3 %
The Westborough School 2 %
Earls Hall Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 1 %
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery 1 %
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
58%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
74
Number of teachers
24:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,632
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Highlands Boulevard
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3TG
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Telephone: 01702 509000

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.belfairsacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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School data & information Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG
1,632 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
24:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
74 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.30
LA avg.
51.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.31 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 276 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 273 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 276 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.85
LA avg.
37.30
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 18 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 29 C
Physics GCE A level 11 D
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 10 B
Mathematics GCE A level 18 C
History GCE A level 10 C
Geography GCE A level 14 C
Film Studies GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 17 C
Economics GCE A level 26 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 D
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 6 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Belfairs Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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