The Eastwood Academy

About The Eastwood Academy

The Eastwood Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,143 pupils on roll. It is part of TENACITAS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 (2025/26). 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,143 / 970 (118%) · over capacity

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5UU

Phone

01702524341

Principal

David Piercy

Website

http://eastwoodacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Eastwood Academy?

The Eastwood Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Eastwood Academy have?

The Eastwood Academy has 1,143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Eastwood Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Eastwood Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Eastwood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Eastwood Academy is part of TENACITAS TRUST.

Where is The Eastwood Academy?

The Eastwood Academy is located at Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 5UU.