The Eastwood Academy
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU · Southend-on-Sea · secondary school
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5th of 12 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 827 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.8 · 67 | 30% | 2.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.2 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Eastwood Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2025. In 2024/25, 54.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,154 pupils against a stated capacity of 970. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the January 2025 visit? How does the school support pupils in reaching the 54.5% benchmark for English and maths grades?
What Ofsted said about The Eastwood Academy
Overview
The Eastwood Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a "very happy school" where they are prepared for life in modern Britain and achieve very well. The report confirms that the school continues to deliver high-quality education and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and academically rigorous," with staff skilfully addressing knowledge gaps to ensure pupils gain necessary breadth and depth.
- Pupils develop confidence and resilience through opportunities such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, leadership roles, and an "extensive range of clubs."
- Staff adapt the curriculum with "considerable skill" to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can access ambitious learning successfully.
- The personal development programme is "very well planned," helping pupils understand their "digital footprint," relationships, and career choices.
- Staff turnover is low due to high-quality professional development and support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.6 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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