Southend High School for Girls
URN: 136444 • Southend-on-Sea SS2 4UZ
Overview
- Name
- Southend High School for Girls
- URN
- 136444
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Carey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702588852
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4UZ
Summary
Southend High School for Girls is a secondary academy located in Southend-on-Sea, with a current enrolment of 1,253 students and a capacity of 1,269. The school prides itself on academic excellence, fostering a vibrant environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills, creativity, and independence. The ethos of the school is centered around ensuring that every student feels safe, happy, and successful.
The curriculum at SHSG is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on both academic performance and extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The school maintains a commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a well-rounded education, preparing students for future success in various fields.
Community engagement is a key aspect of SHSG, with students actively participating as ambassadors in local initiatives. The school also values its connections with alumni, fostering a network that keeps former students informed about the school's ongoing achievements and developments.
The curriculum at SHSG is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on both academic performance and extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. The school maintains a commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a well-rounded education, preparing students for future success in various fields.
Community engagement is a key aspect of SHSG, with students actively participating as ambassadors in local initiatives. The school also values its connections with alumni, fostering a network that keeps former students informed about the school's ongoing achievements and developments.
Useful links
- Governors & Trustees (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- School Absence (sen)
- Absences (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- All Events (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Southend High School for Boys (72.9)
- 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 GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1269
- Pupils
- 1253
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 1197
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1253 | 56 | 1197 | 1269 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1238 | 51 | 1187 | 1269 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1252 | 59 | 1193 | 1269 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1252 | 59 | 1193 | 1269 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1182 | 40 | 1142 | 1200 | 5.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1178 | 36 | 1142 | 1200 | 4.30 |
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