The Eastwood Academy
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Attainment 8 of 51.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 79%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.44
- Confidence interval:
- [0.25, 0.63]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 222 | 51.6 | — | 79.3% | 73.9% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 220 | 52.6 | +0.44 | 80.5% | 85.0% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 205 | 50.7 | +0.48 | 73.0% | 93.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 205 | 56.3 | +0.58 | 82.0% | 98.0% | 5.2 |
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School information
| URN | 137284 |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal David Piercy |
| Trust | TENACITAS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SS9 5UU |
| Latest pupils | 222 |
| FSM eligible | 17.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
http://eastwoodacademy.co.ukView local authority page1702524341| DfE number | 5414 |
| UKPRN | 10034832 |
| Opened | 17 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |