Victory Park Academy, Southend-On-Sea

In its own words: "We believe every child and young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and understood, no matter their background or past. At Victory Park, we help pupils rebuild confidence, enjoy learning again, and prepare for a positive future whether that means staying with us or returning to mainstream school."

Across Southend-on-Sea, 78% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 97% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Southend-on-Sea lodged 117 appeals against secondary school offers; 95 reached a hearing and 6 succeeded (6.3% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Victory Park Academy are Cecil Jones Academy (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 35.4); Southend High School for Boys (1.1 miles, Outstanding, selective, Attainment 8 75.1); Southend High School for Girls (1.3 miles, Outstanding, selective, Attainment 8 74.7); and Chase High School (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 38.5).

Victory Park Academy is one of 3 schools run by Fortis Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 25 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 24% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 24% to a further education college and 8% into work.

60.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 44 pupils (75.9%) received SEN support and 13 (22.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Prittlewell Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eastern Avenue (before), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 624 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southend-on-Sea (318), as is usual near a town centre.

The primary schools closest to Victory Park Academy are Temple Sutton Primary School (0.4 miles), Bournemouth Park Academy (0.5 miles), Hamstel Infant School and Nursery (0.9 miles) and Hamstel Junior School (0.9 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.