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Chase High School

Academy sponsor led · Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0RT

Ages 11–18 · 1,293 pupils · Southend-on-Sea

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

32.5

Overall absence

11.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-27

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.93
−20+2
Attainment 832.5
English & maths grade 5+19%
English & maths grade 4+42%
EBacc entry50%

EBacc APS: 2.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)36.4%
Unauthorised7.5%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,168

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

1,293 pupils · 1,340 places

Pupils on roll
1,293
Boys / girls
672 / 621
School capacity
1,340
Capacity fill
1,293 / 1,340 (96%)
Free school meals
40.1%
FSM pupils
453
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
Discovery Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Suttenwood

Location

Address
Prittlewell Chase
Postcode
SS0 0RT
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
County
Essex
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
District
Southend-on-Sea
Constituency
Southend West and Leigh
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity
SEN unit places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 1,293 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 40.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Westcliff-on-Sea
13
Secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea
5
Academies among open schools in Westcliff-on-Sea
77% (10)
Open schools in SS0
15
Secondary in SS0
6
Open schools in Southend-on-Sea LA
60
Secondary in Southend-on-Sea LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Westcliff-on-SeaNear SS0

  • Southend High School for Boys

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Southend-on-Sea · SS0 0RG · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att873.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • St Thomas More High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0BW · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+57%
    • Absence5.3%

    0.8 miles away

  • Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0BP · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att877.3
    • P80.9
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Westcliff High School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0BS · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att876.9
    • P80.9
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.3%

    0.9 miles away

  • St Bernard's High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 7JS · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.1 miles away

  • The Eastwood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 5UU · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–16

    • Att852.6
    • P80.4
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence6.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Cecil Jones Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Southend-on-Sea · SS2 4BU · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att831.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+16%
    • Absence11.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • Belfairs Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 3TG · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Suttenwood
Telephone
01702354441
Website
http://www.chasehigh.org/

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