Chase High School

Academy sponsor led11-18Sixth formFaith priority

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

Headteacher: Mr Matthew SuttenwoodSchool website ↗Pupils: 221 (capacity: 1340)Part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Ofsted Rating Inspected 12 November 2024Full report ↗

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall grade.

Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

GCSE Results (2024/25)

GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.

Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8Attainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
39.2
English & Maths Grade 4+English & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
50.7%
English & Maths Grade 5+English & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
31.7%

English Baccalaureate (EBacc)EBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.

Pupils entered for EBacc52.0%
EBacc Grade 4+17.6%
EBacc Grade 5+9.0%
EBacc average point score3.40

Results Over Time

Admissions

Faith priority — This school has a faith-based admissions priority (None).
Year 7 places per year (PAN)
219
Total applications
529
1st preference applications
181
Families who got their first choice
0.8%
✓ Places were available last year

Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.

This school has a sixth form (Post-16 provision). Post-16 destination data coming soon.

Wellbeing & Context

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pupils receiving SEN supportSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
13.6%
SEN support without an EHCP
Pupils with an EHCPEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
3.2%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
221
Capacity: 1340

Location

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Historical Results

YearAttainment 8Progress 8Eng & Maths 4+EBacc entry %
2023/24----
2024/2539.2-50.7%52.0%
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