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Welcome to The St Christopher School

Welcome to our website. The St. Christopher School is an academy special school situated in Leigh-on-Sea. We cater for children and young people who have learning disabilities, in particular ASD & ADHD, aged 3 to 19yrs.We hope the website gives you a small insight into life at The St. Christopher School but we know it cannot substitute for a visit. If you would like to know more about us, please contact the school.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy special converter

Suitable Ages

3 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

262 Total

No. of Boys

208 (79.4%)

No. of Girls

54 (20.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

91%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:27%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:9%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:55%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Updates Coming Soon!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At The St Christopher School, we believe that real learning happens everywhere – not just within our school walls. Our experience-rich curriculum is designed to give every learner amazing opportunities to explore the world around them, practice vital life skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Residential Opportunities
East Mersea Caravans – Our Home Away From Home We’re incredibly proud to own two caravans in East Mersea, providing the perfect setting for developing independence and life skills.
Preparing for the Real World
Every experience we offer has a clear purpose: preparing our young people for independent, fulfilling lives.
Community Adventures with Our Minibus Fleet
Community Adventures with Our Minibus Fleet Our fleet of minibuses opens up endless possibilities for learning in the real world. All classes can access these vehicles to explore our local community and beyond.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed