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Schools in SS2

A postcode district in Southend-on-Sea

  • Postcode district
  • 26 schools and nurseries

In short: SS2 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea with 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries268 primary · 8 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in SS2

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.

All SS2 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in SS2

8 in SS2, best first

Bournemouth Park Academy

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5JN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

53 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
534
Pupils per teacher
19.1
View school Bournemouth Park Academy

Hamstel Junior School

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Met the standard at 1154%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
583
Pupils per teacher
20.7
View school Hamstel Junior School

Temple Sutton Primary School

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

68 first choices, 81 offers made

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
619
Pupils per teacher
19.1
View school Temple Sutton Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in SS2

8 in SS2, best first

Southend High School for Girls

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

271 first choices, 217 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1674.7

England 46.2

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
1,312
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Southend High School for Girls

Cecil Jones Academy

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

155 first choices, 188 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,159
Pupils per teacher
14.6
View school Cecil Jones Academy

Southchurch High School

Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

84 first choices, 112 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.5

England 46.2

Days missed
11.0%
Pupils
722
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Southchurch High School
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Nurseries in SS2

13 in SS2, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 13 nurseries

Sixth Forms in SS2

3 in SS2, by the school's Eduscope score

Southend High School for Girls

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

271 first choices, 217 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1674.7

England 46.2

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
1,312
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Southend High School for Girls

Cecil Jones Academy

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

155 first choices, 188 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,159
Pupils per teacher
14.6
View school Cecil Jones Academy

Southend YMCA Community School

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH · Secondary · Ages 14 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
31
Pupils per teacher
6.2
View school Southend YMCA Community School

Special Schools in SS2

3 in SS2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Kingsdown School

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XT · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 14

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
130
Pupils per teacher
8.3
View school Kingsdown School

St Nicholas School

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
108
Pupils per teacher
6.5
View school St Nicholas School

Sutton House Academy

Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LG · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
26.0%
Pupils
82
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Sutton House Academy
The map

Every school in SS2, 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.

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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School, Good in every areaSouthend High School for Girls, OutstandingSouthend YMCA Community School, Good or betterVictory Park Academy, GoodSutton House Academy, GoodSouthchurch High School, Needs attention in 1 areaHamstel Junior School, GoodHamstel Infant School and Nursery, GoodBournemouth Park Academy, Good in every areaSt Nicholas School, Expected standard or betterKingsdown School, Outstanding in every areaTemple Sutton Primary School, GoodCecil Jones Academy, GoodOak House Montessori Ltd, GoodDolly and Bear Day Nursery, GoodKids Kingdom Daycare, GoodTemple Sutton Early Years, OutstandingTwizzle Tops Day Nursery, GoodEastwood Community Nursery CabinLittle LegsEastwood Community Pre-School, GoodLe Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery, OutstandingLittle Turtles Pre-School The Cornerstone U.R.C., GoodRing O' Roses Pre School, GoodHumpty Dumpty Pre-school, GoodHumpty Dumpty Pre School
  • Outstanding3
  • Good14
  • Not graded yet9
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 SS2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

SS2 has 26 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about SS2

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How many schools are in SS2?

SS2 has 26 schools, including 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in SS2?

The highest-ranked schools in SS2 on Eduscope are Southend High School for Girls, Bournemouth Park Academy, Hamstel Junior 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 do I choose the right school in SS2?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in SS2 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.

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