- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in SS7
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: SS7 is a postcode district in Essex with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3415 primary · 5 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS7
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 SS7
15 in SS7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 313
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Top Secondary Schools in SS7
5 in SS7, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
481 first choices, 346 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 2,098
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
203 first choices, 297 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,597
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
98 first choices, 144 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 588
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in SS7
16 in SS7, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Footprints Day Nursery
Benfleet, SS7 3PT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Wild Tribe Education
Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Richmond Pre-school CIC
Benfleet, SS7 5HA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SS7
3 in SS7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
481 first choices, 346 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 2,098
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
203 first choices, 297 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,597
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Glenwood School
Benfleet, SS7 4LW · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 263
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
Special Schools in SS7
2 in SS7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Glenwood School
Benfleet, SS7 4LW · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 263
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
Cedar Hall School
Benfleet, SS7 3UQ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 189
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS7, 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.
- Outstanding7
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 SS7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS7 has 34 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 SS7
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 SS7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS7?
SS7 has 34 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 2 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 SS7?
The highest-ranked schools in SS7 on Eduscope are Kingston Primary School, The King John School, The Robert Drake 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 SS7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in SS7 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.