Belfairs Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Belfairs Academy.

Leigh-On-Sea, SS93TG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.3%
Continue in education or training
41.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highlands Boulevard
Leigh-On-Sea, SS93TG
Phone
1702509000
Website
belfairsacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138174
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
Website
http://www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1440 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,632
Free School Meals
19.9% (325 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
26.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.0%
Ebacc Languages:
42.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.31
Progress 8 Range:
-0.48 to -0.14
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
48.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.3 (+14.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
102 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
204
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,632 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Year 7 are made through Southend City Council within the published timescales, with offers confirmed nationally in March. In-year admissions for Years 7 to 11 are managed directly by the Academy and considered individually. We carefully review each application and keep parents informed throughout the process, including outcomes, waiting list arrangements and the right to appeal where a place is not offered.

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