Southend YMCA Community School is an alternative provision free school in Southend-on-Sea for children and young people aged 14 to 18.
- Ages 14–18
- 31 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 14 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 31 (places for 65)
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Thorne
- Part of
- South Essex Community School LTD
- Opened
- 2 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 55% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southend-on-Sea
- School reference (URN)
- 139903
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Southend-on-Sea council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Graded by area, May 2025
Inspected in May 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Victory Park Academy Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Sutton House Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Southend High School for Boys Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
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Questions about Southend YMCA Community School
How do I get a place at Southend YMCA Community School?
Places at Southend YMCA Community School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Southend-on-Sea council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Southend YMCA Community School take?
Aged 14 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Southend YMCA Community School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Southend YMCA Community School?
The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH, in Southend-on-Sea.
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