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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 138044

The St Christopher School

Academy special converter · Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 4AW

Ages 3–19 · 270 pupils · Southend-on-Sea

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

4.9

Overall absence

8.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-04-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.11
−20+2
Attainment 84.9
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
93.0
Avg scaled score — maths
88.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.3%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
225

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 fill120%

270 pupils · 191 places

Pupils on roll
270
Boys / girls
216 / 54
School capacity
191
Capacity fill
270 / 191 (141%)
Free school meals
43.2%
FSM pupils
112
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
Academy trust
SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
Headteacher
Mr Dan Woodman

Location

Address
Mountdale Gardens
Postcode
SS9 4AW
Town
Leigh-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
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 3–19, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 270 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 43.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Leigh-on-Sea
17
Academies among open schools in Leigh-on-Sea
65% (11)
Open schools in SS9
18
Open schools in Southend-on-Sea LA
60

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in Leigh-on-SeaNear SS9

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    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.2%

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  • The Eastwood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 11–16

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

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  • St Thomas More High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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  • Westcliff High School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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

    0.5 miles away

  • Kingsdown School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy special converter

    Southend-on-Sea · SS2 6XT · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 3–14

    • KS20%
    • Absence10.7%
    • FSM43.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Darlinghurst Academy

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

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

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM23.6%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Dan Woodman
Telephone
01702524193
Website
www.thestchristopherschool.co.uk

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