Best 3 Secondary schools in Rochford – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: The King Edmund School (Secondary) in Rochford; The FitzWimarc School (Secondary) in Rayleigh; Greensward Academy (Secondary) in Hockley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The King Edmund School, The FitzWimarc School and Greensward Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Rochford, Essex, Rayleigh, Essex and Hockley, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The King Edmund School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The King Edmund School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,600, combined total ≈ 4,750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the LIFT SCHOOLS trust.

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Attribute	The King Edmund School SS4 1TL	The FitzWimarc School SS6 8EB	Greensward Academy SS5 5HG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Rochford Essex SS4 1TL	Rayleigh Essex SS6 8EB	Hockley Essex SS5 5HG
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Mar 2024	2 27 Nov 2022	2 26 Sep 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1600	1790	1650
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)	LIFT SCHOOLS
Website	www.kes.essex.sch.uk	www.fitzwimarc.com	sites.google.com
Telephone	01702545771	01268743884	01702202571
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The King Edmund School

SS4 1TL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rochford
Essex
SS4 1TL
Ofsted: 2 7 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.kes.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01702545771

The FitzWimarc School

SS6 8EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 8EB
Ofsted: 2 27 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.fitzwimarc.com
Telephone: 01268743884

Greensward Academy

SS5 5HG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hockley
Essex
SS5 5HG
Ofsted: 2 26 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: sites.google.com
Telephone: 01702202571

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.