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The St Christopher School

Goodgraded 23/04/2024Ages 3–19262 pupilsDoes not apply
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW
Southend-on-Sea

The St Christopher School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Leigh-on-Sea, within the Southend-on-Sea local authority. The school has around 262 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/04/2024, The St Christopher School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Leigh-on-Sea can view The St Christopher School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 4AW), The St Christopher School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 23/04/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence25.3%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher8.3England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS87%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals43.0%England avg 26.3%
English not first language7.4%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 84.2
Progress 8-1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.17

DfE, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Leigh-on-Sea
All schools in Leigh-on-Sea →
Blenheim Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miThe Eastwood AcademyGood · 0.4 miEastwood Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.5 miWestcliff High School for GirlsOutstanding · 0.5 miDarlinghurst AcademyGood · 0.6 miKingsdown School0.5 mi
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