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Southend YMCA Community School

The Ticket House, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH
Part of: SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL LTD (Single-academy trust)
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Southend YMCA Community School
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH
22 Pupils
65 Capacity
14–18 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
12 Boys
10 Girls
About Southend YMCA Community School

Southend YMCA Community School is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area in Southend-on-Sea. The school for pupils aged 14–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 22 pupils on roll. School capacity: 65. Current headteacher: Lee Thorne.

Information on Southend YMCA Community School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools alternative provision
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Region East of England
Administrative District Southend-on-Sea
Parliamentary Constituency Southend East and Rochford
Ward Victoria
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL LTD
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10042402
URN 139903
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Lee Thorne Accounting Officer 01/09/2019 — N/A
Mr Stephen Cooper Chair of Trustees 30/11/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs A Barling Chief Financial Officer 26/03/2018 — N/A
Mr David Bland Member 01/12/2025 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Dawn Brown Member 01/12/2025 — Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Stephen Cooper Member 30/11/2023 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Leftley Member 25/03/2024 01/12/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Simon Leftley Member 25/03/2024 — Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Stephen Onslow Member 01/09/2013 01/12/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Kevin Bainbridge Trustee 01/10/2020 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carol Covington Trustee 01/01/2022 28/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Carol Covington Trustee 09/03/2026 09/03/2030 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
0.67 km • Southend-on-Sea
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The Westborough School
0.75 km • Westcliff-on-Sea
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
0.84 km • Southend-on-Sea
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Westcliff-on-Sea
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Sutton House Academy
0.88 km • Southend-On-Sea
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Victory Park Academy
0.89 km • Southend-On-Sea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southend YMCA Community School is a Free schools alternative provision (group: Free Schools) in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea.
Southend YMCA Community School has 22 pupils, with a capacity of 65.
Southend YMCA Community School caters for pupils aged 14 to 18.
The Headteacher at Southend YMCA Community School is Mr Lee Thorne.
Southend YMCA Community School is at The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Southend YMCA Community School: Has a sixth form.
Southend YMCA Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Lee Thorne
The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH
01702987820
Location
SS2 6LH  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 139903
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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