The Eastwood Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Eastwood Academy
Address: Rayleigh Road
Town/City: Leigh-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS9 5UU
Telephone Number: 01702 524341
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Tenacitas Trust
Sponsor: Tenacitas Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Louise Goldsmith-Clark
Capacity: 970
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1154 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137284
DfE Number: 882/5414
UKPRN: 10034832
UPRN: 200001268129
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend West and Leigh (E14001502)
Electoral Ward: Eastwood Park (E05002215)

Easting & Northing: 584818E, 188343N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 51.5" N 0° 39' 54.8" E
Plus Code: 9F32HM78+P3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Marica Carr - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 April 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Clements - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 April 2028.
  • Ms Gina Duke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Goldsmith-Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Joy Joses-Mohammed - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mr David Piercy - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Frances Rodha - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Angela Winfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mr Martin Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 April 2028.