Schools

Schools in Southend

There are 9 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southend: 5 primary, 3 secondary, 1 special. 67% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 93% across Lewisham. Among the best results: Watergate School, Bonus Pastor Catholic College and Downderry Primary School.

SE6, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southend

9schools and nurseries

67%good or betterLewisham: 93%

3inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Primary · 177 pupils · 0.15 miles Standards maintained (2025)
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary · 216 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Good (2024)
Conisborough College Secondary · 703 pupils · 0.35 miles Requires improvement (2022)
Watergate School Special · 185 pupils · 0.45 miles School remains Outstanding (2022)
Elfrida Primary School Primary · 335 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
Bonus Pastor Catholic College Secondary · 919 pupils · 0.5 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
Sedgehill Academy Secondary · 960 pupils · 0.5 miles Good (2022)
Downderry Primary School Primary · 477 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
Athelney Primary School Primary · 354 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 4, needs attention in 2

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 28 Sept0.6 miles

Downderry Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Downderry Primary School, BR1 5QL
School inspectionMon 21 Sept0.45 miles

Elfrida Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Elfrida Primary School, SE6 3EN
School inspectionThu 10 Sept0.6 miles

Athelney Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Athelney Primary School, SE6 3LD

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Southend	9	67%
Bellingham	7	57%
Downham	11	82%
Catford South	5	80%
Bell Green	9	89%
Catford	44	93%
Lower Sydenham	7	100%

See every Lewisham school on the Lewisham schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Southend?

9 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southend.

Are the schools in Southend good?

67% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 93% across Lewisham.