- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.0
Schools in SS1
A postcode district in Southend-on-Sea
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: SS1 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries166 primary · 1 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SS1
6 in SS1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
46 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
98 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 856
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Secondary Schools in SS1
1 in SS1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thorpe Hall School
Ss1 3rd · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 600
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in SS1
9 in SS1, highest Ofsted grade first
Johnstone Road Pre-School
Thorpe Bay, SS1 3HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Trinket Box Pre School Ltd
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Centre Place Nursery
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SS1
1 in SS1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
1Up Collective CIC
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EF · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in SS1
1 in SS1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thorpe Hall School
Ss1 3rd · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 600
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SS1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS1 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SS1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SS1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS1?
SS1 has 16 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS1?
The highest-ranked schools in SS1 on Eduscope are Bournes Green Junior School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Greenways Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SS1?
There is 1 independent school in SS1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SS1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in SS1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.