- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.7
Schools in SS4
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: SS4 is a postcode district in Essex with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries188 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS4
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 SS4
8 in SS4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Top Secondary Schools in SS4
2 in SS4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
169 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in SS4
8 in SS4, highest Ofsted grade first
Ashingdon Preschool
Rochford, SS4 1RG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Canewdon Pre School and Daycare
Rochford, SS4 3QA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cherry Pips Day Nursery
Rochford, SS4 1PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SS4
1 in SS4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
169 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS4, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
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 SS4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS4 has 18 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 SS4
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 SS4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS4?
SS4 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS4?
The highest-ranked schools in SS4 on Eduscope are Rochford Primary and Nursery School, Lift Ashingdon, Stambridge 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 do I choose the right school in SS4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in SS4 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.