How many pupils does Lancaster School have?

Lancaster School has 131 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Lancaster School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lancaster School is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND.

Where is Lancaster School?

Lancaster School is located at Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RT.

Lancaster School

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

14–19

Ages

131

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Lancaster School

Lancaster School is an academy special converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 131 pupils on roll. It is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND. 36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 14–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 131 / 106 (124%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

36.2%

Free school meals

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

96%

Sustained destination

96%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

17.3%

Overall absence

38.3%

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.

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

10.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

42.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

£41,830

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,447 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£26,573

Spend per pupil

£27,099

Income per pupil

34%

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: Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RT
Phone: 01702342543
Headteacher: Tom Jackson-Owens
Website: http://lancaster.southend.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SEN TRUST SOUTHEND →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lancaster School?: Lancaster School is an academy special converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 14–19.
How many pupils does Lancaster School have?: Lancaster School has 131 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Lancaster School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lancaster School is part of SEN TRUST SOUTHEND.
Where is Lancaster School?: Lancaster School is located at Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RT.

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