SchoolScoresChase High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT
01702 354441 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 24 March 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
179 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea comparisons use the 3 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 30% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 75% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 30% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 26% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 71% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 49 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 24% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 48% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 158 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 37% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 70% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 55 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 51% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 68% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southend-on-Sea. Higher than 27% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 76% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southend-on-Sea figures pool parents at the Southend-on-Sea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
221 pupils in this year group.
32% — 25 points below the Southend-on-Sea average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.2 | 52.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
166 pupils in this year group.
86% — 8 points below the Southend-on-Sea average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 52% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 30% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
45 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 7% | 34% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 18% | 63% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20.6 | 37.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
12 subjects, 68 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 14 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 10 | 0% | 40% | 26% |
| Geography | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, History, Biology, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
93 students in this year group.
57% — 18 points below the Southend-on-Sea average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 57% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 31% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 57% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
85 students in this year group.
44% — 9 points below the Southend-on-Sea average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 44% | 53% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 5% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 44% | 44% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southend-on-Sea. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 182 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 113 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 362 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 24 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Southend-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.7% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 12.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.9% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.2 | 14.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Lower than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.68% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Southend High School for Boys 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westcliff High School for Girls 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bernard's High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Eastwood Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cecil Jones Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Belfairs Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southend High School for Girls 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southchurch High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chase High School's Ofsted rating?
Chase High School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Chase High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Chase High School?
69% of the 179 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Chase High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chase High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 113 families put Chase High School as their first choice for 182 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 112 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141741.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.