Southend High School for Boys
URN: 136443 • Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG
Overview
- Name
- Southend High School for Boys
- URN
- 136443
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Worth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702606200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG
Summary
Southend High School for Boys is a secondary academy located in Southend-on-Sea, catering exclusively to boys with a current enrolment of 1,325 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,060. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, reflected in its impressive A-level results, where students achieved approximately 300 A/A* grades in the 2024/25 academic year. The school promotes a strong academic ethos, encouraging students to excel in their studies.
The Sixth Form at Southend High School for Boys welcomes applications from both boys and girls, with an open evening scheduled for November 6, 2025, for prospective students. Admission criteria require applicants to achieve a minimum of 52 points from their best eight GCSE grades, including at least a Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. The school prioritises Looked After Children in its admissions process, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
In addition to academic excellence, the school fosters a sense of community and personal development. Students are encouraged to engage in leadership opportunities and develop essential skills in a nurturing environment, preparing them for future educational and career pathways.
The Sixth Form at Southend High School for Boys welcomes applications from both boys and girls, with an open evening scheduled for November 6, 2025, for prospective students. Admission criteria require applicants to achieve a minimum of 52 points from their best eight GCSE grades, including at least a Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. The school prioritises Looked After Children in its admissions process, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
In addition to academic excellence, the school fosters a sense of community and personal development. Students are encouraged to engage in leadership opportunities and develop essential skills in a nurturing environment, preparing them for future educational and career pathways.
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Nearby alternatives
- Southend High School for Girls (77.8)
- Shoeburyness High School (58.3)
- Cecil Jones Academy (52.0)
- Cecil Jones College (45.2)
- Shoeburyness High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1060
- Pupils
- 1325
- Boys
- 1212
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 7.40
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1325 | 1212 | 113 | 1060 | 7.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1340 | 1226 | 114 | 1060 | 6.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1317 | 1223 | 94 | 1060 | 4.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1317 | 1223 | 94 | 1060 | 4.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1318 | 1196 | 122 | 1060 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1265 | 1146 | 119 | 1060 | 3.60 |
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