Southchurch High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Southchurch High School
Address: Southchurch Boulevard
Town/City: Southend-on-Sea
Postcode: SS2 4XA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01702 900777
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Partnership Learning
Sponsor: Partnership Learning

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Airoll
Capacity: 840
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 722 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.9%

Location and administration

URN: 143144
DfE Number: 882/4002
UKPRN: 10057545
UPRN: 10024289109
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend East and Rochford (E14001501)
Electoral Ward: Southchurch (E05002223)

Easting & Northing: 590816E, 186165N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 33.9" N 0° 45' 1.7" E
Plus Code: 9F32GQV2+45

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Richard Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr John Grover - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr John Grover - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Harrod - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Harrod - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Ms Julie Lapslie - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mr Steven Lawes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mr Grant James Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2029.