Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, East of England · SS2 4UZ
Few schools achieve a clean sweep of Outstanding judgements across every Ofsted category, but Southend High School for Girls manages exactly that, from quality of education to sixth form. This large selective grammar in Southend-on-Sea draws around 1,253 girls and sits close to its capacity of 1,269, a sign of how sought-after a place here is. Entry at 11 is fiercely competitive, with 180 places offered through the CSSE consortium. The result is a high-performing, calm and ambitious environment that suits girls who thrive under academic challenge.
1,253
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,253
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18
- Location
- Southend-on-Sea, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.shsg.org/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
12 May 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
19 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
75
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results here are exceptional. The average Attainment 8 score of 75 stands well above the national figure of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. With Outstanding judgements for both quality of education and the sixth form, the academic strength runs all the way through the school.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
- English as additional language
- 15.4%
- Free school meals
- 8.8%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 2 July 2024
The last word
An exceptional grammar with a flawless Ofsted record and results to match. For academically able girls ready to compete for one of 180 places, this is about as strong as state selective education gets.
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Southend High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Southend High School for Girls located?
Southend High School for Girls is located at Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ.
What type of school is Southend High School for Girls?
Southend High School for Girls is a state grammar school in East of England.
What subjects does Southend High School for Girls test in the 11+?
Southend High School for Girls tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Southend High School for Girls use for the 11+?
Southend High School for Girls's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Southend High School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Southend High School for Girls 11+ exam is on 19 September 2026.
How do I apply to Southend High School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 12 May 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Southend High School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Southend High School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Southend High School for Girls belong to?
Southend High School for Girls is part of the CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) consortium.
How many places does Southend High School for Girls offer?
Southend High School for Girls has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Southend High School for Girls?
Southend High School for Girls has approximately 1,253 pupils on roll.
What is Southend High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Southend High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 2 July 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.