The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Eastwood Academy is a secondary school in Leigh-on-Sea for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 59 schools in Southend-on-Sea. It ranks 5th of 12 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2018, report published 13 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils thrive at The Eastwood Academy. It is a very happy school. The school does an exemplary job of preparing pupils for life in modern Britain. The school ensures that pupils are active citizens. They know about democracy and the protected characteristics in detail. Pupils gain useful experience of the world of work. Pupils enjoy a myriad of opportunities to develop their confidence and resilience. For instance, all Year 9 pupils take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Pupils develop their leadership skills as ambassadors and prefects. Pupils relish participating in an extensive range of clubs from basketball to ukelele, some of which they lead. There are many musical and drama productions. During the annual 'cultural day', pupils learn about the different backgrounds of their peers. Pupils value diversity highly and understand the importance of equality. Pupils recognise and respect how everyone in the Eastwood 'family' is unique. Pupils behave very positively here. They treat others with courtesy and kindness. If pupils need support to improve their behaviour, or with their well-being, caring staff provide it. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils strive to be the best they can be and, consequently, they achieve very well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
222 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,154 pupils on roll, with places for 970
Schools near The Eastwood Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More High School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.3 |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 75.6 |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 77.6 |
| Chase High School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
| Belfairs Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TENACITAS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Goldsmith-Clark
- Phone
- 01702524341
- Address
- Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- URN
- 137284
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.