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The Eastwood Academy

State school · Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,143 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,143 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Piercy

Entrance

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

Heycroft Primary School 17 %
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery 14 %
Other 11 %
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.
Edwards Hall Primary School 10 %
Blenheim Primary School 9 %
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery 8 %
Earls Hall Primary School 6 %
Fairways Primary School 5 %
Leigh North Street Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
Darlinghurst Academy 3 %
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 3 %
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 2 %
Bournemouth Park Academy 2 %
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 2 %
West Leigh Junior School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
66.4%
LA avg.
56.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
65
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,143
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Rayleigh Road
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 5UU
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Telephone: 01702 524341

Email: enquiries@eastwood.southend.sch.uk

Website: http://eastwoodacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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School data & information The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
1,143 Pupil numbers
17.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
66.4%
LA avg.
56.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
52.60
LA avg.
51.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.44 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 211 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Eastwood 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.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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