- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.0
Schools in SS3
A postcode district in Southend-on-Sea
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: SS3 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries178 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS3
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 SS3
8 in SS3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LG · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
33 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 393
- Pupils per teacher
- 31.3
Top Secondary Schools in SS3
1 in SS3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
243 first choices, 310 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 1,713
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in SS3
8 in SS3, highest Ofsted grade first
Great Wakering Pre-School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0EJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Fishes Pre-School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Superstars Nursery
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SS3
1 in SS3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
243 first choices, 310 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 1,713
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Private Schools in SS3
1 in SS3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS3, 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.
- Good11
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SS3 sit in 2 council areas. 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 SS3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS3 has 17 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 SS3
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 SS3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS3?
SS3 has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS3?
The highest-ranked schools in SS3 on Eduscope are Hinguar Community Primary School, St George's Catholic Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery 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 SS3?
There is 1 independent school in SS3. 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 SS3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in SS3 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.