262
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
20%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The St Christopher School · All-through · Southend-on-Sea
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
262
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 262 | 8.6 | 100% | 8% | 44% | 8% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 257 | 8.3 | 100% | 9% | 45% | 8% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 241 | 7.9 | 100% | 9% | 48% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 229 | 7.4 | 100% | 8% | 49% | 10% | 25% |
| 2020/21 | 235 | 7.7 | 100% | 10% | 52% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 232 | 7.3 | 100% | 10% | 51% | 5% | 13% |
| 2017/18 | 226 | 6.9 | 100% | 9% | 50% | 5% | 11% |
| 2016/17 | 231 | 6.7 | 100% | 9% | 52% | 5% | 7% |
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