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Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.7 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,253
Capacity
1,269
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional academic performance, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally. Notably, 100% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 99% secure grade 5 or above. The school also excels in EBacc entry, with 83% of students participating, indicating a strong commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 2 July 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. | 75.0 | 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%. | 100% | Top 1% 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%. | 99% | Top 1% 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%. | 83% | Top 2% 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%. | 82% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.2%
Black African12.4%
Mixed Other9.8%
Asian Indian8.1%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.54203, 0.74478 · SS2 4UZ
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN136444
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shsg.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southend High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Southend High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Southend High School for Girls a good school?
Southend High School for Girls scores 98.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Girls in GCSEs?
Southend High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.0. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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