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Kingsdown School
Ages 3–14130 pupilsDoes not apply
Kingsdown School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 14 in Southend-on-Sea. The school has around 130 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Southend-on-Sea can view Kingsdown School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Southend-on-Sea (SS2 6XT), Kingsdown 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 & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake43.8%
Free school meals43.8%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language14.6%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.3%
Attendance89.3%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher8.5
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Southend-on-Sea
All schools in Southend-on-Sea →Eastwood Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.1 miThe Eastwood AcademyGood · 0.2 miHeycroft Primary SchoolInadequate · 0.4 miThe St Christopher SchoolGood · 0.5 miBlenheim Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miSt Thomas More High SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
See the full area report for SS2 6XT →