Southend High School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Southend High School for Boys
Gender
Exam Board
CSSE
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
HealthyAbout Southend High School for Boys
Southend High School for Boys is a place where academic excellence and genuine community spirit go hand in hand. Pupils here are taught by passionate, expert teachers who push them well beyond the standard curriculum, with results consistently among the top few percent nationally. The school takes particular pride in developing young men of character — politeness, respect and moral purpose are woven into daily life, not just mentioned in assemblies. A rich house system, impressive music and drama programmes, and nationally successful sports teams ensure every boy can discover and develop his talents. Girls join in the sixth form, where they're welcomed into a culture that values creativity, leadership and ambition for all.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,325
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 6 December 2024
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
73.8
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
97.2%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
7.4%
Free School Meals
7.3%
English as Additional Language
1.51%
EHCP
2.87%
SEN Support