The St Christopher School
Academy special converterAges 3–19MixedSixth form
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW
Headteacher · Mrs Elspeth Kirk
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Key facts
Pupils270Capacity 191
OfstedGoodInspected 23 April 2024
TrustSEN Trust Southend
Free school meals43.2%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 23 April 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Southend-on-Sea council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Southend-on-SeaNearby schools for the same ages
- Blenheim Primary School0.2 mi
- The Eastwood Academy0.4 mi
- St Thomas More High School0.5 mi
- Eastwood Primary School & Nursery0.5 mi
- Westcliff High School for Girls0.5 mi