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Southend High School for Girls

State school · Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,238 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,238 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jason Carey

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 61 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 11 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
West Leigh Junior School 6 %
Hamstel Junior School 5 %
Greenways Primary School 4 %
Bournes Green Junior School 4 %
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 3 %
Leigh North Street Primary School 2 %
Temple Sutton Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
82%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
100%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
37.30
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
72
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
2.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,238
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Southend High School for Girls is an inspiring and vibrant place that offers a highly ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and an exemplary careers programme. Pupils enjoy a wealth of extracurricular activities from student-led clubs to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. A strong sense of community fosters confidence, leadership and academic excellence. With a focus on ensuring every student is safe, happy and successful, SHSG is a place where ambition is nurtured, and students are empowered to achieve their full potential.

Contact the school

Address

Southchurch Boulevard
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4UZ
Get directions

Telephone: 01702 588852

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://www.shsg.org

Local authority: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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School data & information Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ
1,238 Pupil numbers
7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
72 Number of teachers
2 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
100%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
75.80
LA avg.
51.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.74 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 8
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 9
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 8
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 9
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 8
Art & Design (Critical Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 8

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
37.30
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 8 B
Sociology GCE A level 18 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 A
Psychology GCE A level 45 B
Physics GCE A level 13 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 20 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 61 A
History GCE A level 25 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 37 A
Geography GCE A level 19 A
French GCE A level 7 A
English Literature GCE A level 32 A
English Language GCE A level 29 A
Economics GCE A level 28 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 17 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 11 A
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 17 A
Chemistry GCE A level 37 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 18 A
Biology GCE A level 46 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 11 A*

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Southend High School for Girls is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
2.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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