How many pupils does The St Christopher School have?

The St Christopher School has 262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The St Christopher School's Ofsted rating?

The St Christopher School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does The St Christopher School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The St Christopher School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.2 in 2025/26.

How does The St Christopher School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The St Christopher School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The St Christopher School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The St Christopher School is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND.

Where is The St Christopher School?

The St Christopher School is located at Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4AW.

The St Christopher School

Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4AW

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

2.2

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

262

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The St Christopher School

The St Christopher School is an academy special converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 262 pupils on roll. It is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 262 / 191 (137%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

43%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%

Overall absence

19.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

8.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

67.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£49,212

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,253 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.2

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£29,573

Spend per pupil

£31,237

Income per pupil

33%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4AW
Phone: 01702524193
Headteacher: Dan Woodman
Website: www.thestchristopherschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

SEN TRUST SOUTHEND →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The St Christopher School?: The St Christopher School is an academy special converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does The St Christopher School have?: The St Christopher School has 262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The St Christopher School's Ofsted rating?: The St Christopher School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does The St Christopher School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The St Christopher School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.2 in 2025/26.
How does The St Christopher School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The St Christopher School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The St Christopher School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The St Christopher School is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND.
Where is The St Christopher School?: The St Christopher School is located at Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4AW.