Ofsted school ratings in Southend on Sea
In Southend on Sea (East of England), 25 of 28 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.3%. That is 2.1 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 19
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 28
- rank 71/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Southend on Sea (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Southend on Sea | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 6 | 21.4% |
| Good | 19 | 67.9% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 7.1% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 3.6% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Southend on Sea
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 94.1% |
| Secondary | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Southend on Sea
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Bradford89.5%
- Hertfordshire89.4%
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
- Oxfordshire89.3%
- Sandwell89.1%
- Cumberland88.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Southend on Sea are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 25 of 28 graded state-funded schools in Southend on Sea hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Southend on Sea have?
- Southend on Sea has 6 schools rated Outstanding and 19 rated Good, out of 28 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Southend on Sea?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Southend on Sea, and 2 rated Requires improvement, out of 28 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Southend on Sea?
- By phase in Southend on Sea: 94.1% of 17 primary schools; 75.0% of 8 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Southend on Sea compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Southend on Sea ranks 71 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.