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Thorpe Hall School

Other independent school · SS1 3RD

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 16
Pupils600
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Stephen Duckitt
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
Opened16 Oct 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115402.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSouthend-on-SeaEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.49.751.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.83.9%71.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.58.1%54.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.11.3%24.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths80.6%69.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 462--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils600
Girls293
Boys307
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.107
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Thorpe Hall School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableAlleyn Court Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondarySouthchurch High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryBournes Green Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryBournes Green Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondarySouthend High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryHamstel Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryHamstel Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryThorpedene Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.1 miPrimaryGreenways Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miSecondaryCecil Jones AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about Thorpe Hall School

How many pupils attend Thorpe Hall School?

Thorpe Hall School has 600 pupils aged 2 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.