Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Southend High School for Boys

Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Southend-on-Sea.

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Boys

Pupils

1,325

Ages

11-18

FSM

7.4%

Attainment 8

73.7

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2024

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: CSSE

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

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Grammars in Southend-on-Sea Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

73.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

67.9%

Basics 9-5

97.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

56.7%

EBacc APS

6.60

EBacc 9-5

42.1%

EBacc 9-4

47.2%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

40.79

A*-A Grades

46.2%

A*-B Grades

80.0%

AAB+ %

26.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 217 students entered

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About Southend High School for Boys

Southend High School for Boys is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 1,325 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southend High School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Outstanding
Dec 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Southend High School for Boys

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Frequently asked questions about Southend High School for Boys

What is Southend High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?

Southend High School for Boys received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Southend High School for Boys's latest exam results?

Southend High School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Southend High School for Boys located?

Southend High School for Boys is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 0RG).

How many pupils attend Southend High School for Boys?

Southend High School for Boys has around 1,325 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Southend High School for Boys with other schools?

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