Simon Balle All-Through School

StateAll-through

OutstandingAll ThroughAges 4–181,561 pupils

Mangrove Road, SG13 8AJWebsite01992410400

Outstanding1,561 pupilsAges 4–181.57mi catchment

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Outstanding1y ago

Inspected Apr 2024

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Ages4 - 18

Pupils1,561

Outstanding1y ago

Ages4 - 18

Pupils1,561

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Type

Academy

Phase

All-through

Age Range

4 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,561 / 1,037 (151%)

Head Teacher

Rachel Kirk and Mike Moss

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 85%

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 1.57 miles (2025-26)

5.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.0%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 10.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty56 pupils (25%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health53 pupils (24%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder40 pupils (18%)

Not Assessed24 pupils (11%)

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment5 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (2%)

Other5 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 95

Teaching assistants (FTE)35

Support staff (FTE)71

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,561

Free school meals 9.8%

English as additional language 6.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.8%

White Other6.9%

Mixed Other2.8%

Mixed White & Asian2.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Black African1.2%

Asian Other1.0%

Indian0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Black Other0.3%

Unclassified0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Other0.2%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Leavers' Destinations

94.0%

to education

Sixth Form57.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET3.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,441

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,159 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,164

Support staff£517

Premises£100

Energy£212

Learning resources£600

Income per pupil£6,855

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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