Southend Futsal Tournament

On the 27th January, the U15 Girls' Football Team competed in the Southend Futsal Tournament at Garons Park. After winning 2-1, 7-0 and 5-0 against King John, Cecil Jones and Shoeburyness respectively, the team achieved 1st place and have progressed through to the Essex County Cup Futsal Finals. Demonstrating great confidence and skill throughout the tournament, the overall result was a well deserved achievement for the team. 

DfE School Performance Tables - January Release

On 24th January, the DfE's School and College Performance Tables were published. The Academy recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.60, 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.

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 and Yellow Advertiser

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.