DfE Ofsted Letter

On 17th January, the Academy received a letter of commendation from the Regional Schools Commissioner, Sue Baldwin, in recognition of the recent Ofsted inspection. Click here for DfE Letter.

Ofsted Inspection - Outstanding

The Academy was subject to a section 5 inspection on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December and achieved 'outstanding' in all categories. Click here for the Ofsted Report 2018-2019 and article in The Echo.

Top Sporting State Schools in 2018

Congratulations to the P.E Department for making the top 20 sporting state schools in 2018 as reported in the School Sport Magazine - a fantastic achievement. Click here for the Top 30 State Schools

English Schools Cross Country Regional Final

Congratulations to the Junior and Inter Boys' teams who have qualified for the National Finals on 24th November at Woodbridge School.

The final standings at the Regional Cross Country Final on Saturday 10th November were: Junior Boys - 1st; Intermediate Boys - 2nd; Intermediate Girls - 4th; and Junior Girls – 7th.

DfE School Performance Tables - October Release

On 16th October, the DfE's School and College Performance Tables were published. The Academy recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.61, placing it in the top 14% of schools nationally - DfE Performance Tables. The Academy was the only non-selective school in Southend and South East Essex in the category 'well above average' i.e. was the highest ranked non-selective school. Click here for Progress 8 Scores in Southend and South East Essex schools.

English Schools Cross Country Trials

Congratulations to the Junior Girls', Inter Girls', Junior Boys' and Inter Boys' Cross Country Teams who all qualified for the Regional Final in Suffolk on 10th November.