Southend YMCA Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Southend YMCA Community School
Address: The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Prittlewell
Town/City: Southend-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS2 6LH
Telephone Number: 01702 987820

Type of school

Phase: Ages 14-18
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: South Essex Community School Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Lee Thorne
Capacity: 65
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 31 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 48% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 55%

Location and administration

URN: 139903
DfE Number: 882/1101
UKPRN: 10042402
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend East and Rochford (E14001501)
Electoral Ward: Victoria (E05002225)

Easting & Northing: 587886E, 186834N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 59.07" N 0° 42' 31.06" E
Plus Code: 9F32GPX5+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  2. The Westborough School (0.7km)
  3. Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff (0.8km)
  4. St Helen's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Sutton House Academy (0.9km)
  6. Victory Park Academy (0.9km)
  7. Bournemouth Park Academy (0.9km)
  8. Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (1.0km)
  9. Southend High School for Boys (1.1km)
  10. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs A Barling - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 26 March 2018.
  • Mr David Bland - Member. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Dawn Brown - Member. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mrs Janine Chambers - Trustee. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Cooper - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Cooper - Member. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Carol Covington - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mrs Carol Covington - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Syrie Cox - Trustee. Appointed on 15 September 2013 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mr Adam Spencer Gordon - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr Adam Spencer Gordon - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Simon John Leftley - Member. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mr Simon John Leftley - Member. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mr Keith Norman - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Onslow - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Beverley Pretty - Trustee. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mr Christopher Thomas - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Lee Michael Thorne - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2019.