The St Christopher School Catchment Area
The St Christopher School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 262 pupils, and a capacity of 191 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
262
Pupils
191
Capacity
137%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The St Christopher School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The St Christopher School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →The St Christopher School — School Information
- Full address
- Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4AW
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 43% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138044
Other Not applicable Schools in Leigh-on-Sea
If The St Christopher School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leigh-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The St Christopher School
Is The St Christopher School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The St Christopher School currently has 262 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 191 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The St Christopher School? ▾
Admission to The St Christopher School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The St Christopher School cover? ▾
The St Christopher School is a not applicable school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The St Christopher School? ▾
The St Christopher School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.