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Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,325
Capacity
1,060
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable Attainment 8 score of 73.8, this secondary school consistently outperforms the national average, placing it in the top 2% of schools across the UK. An impressive 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, highlighting the school's strong academic performance. While 57% of students enter the EBacc, which is a solid figure, further emphasis on this could enhance the curriculum's breadth.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.8 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 48% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.8%
White Other11.3%
Black African8.8%
Asian Indian8.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Asian Other3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.55383, 0.69533 · SS0 0RG
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN136443
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shsb.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southend High School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Southend High School for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2024.
Is Southend High School for Boys a good school?
Southend High School for Boys scores 98.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Southend High School for Boys in GCSEs?
Southend High School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.8. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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