Southend High School for Boys

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Southend-On-Sea, SS00RG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Prittlewell Chase
Southend-On-Sea, SS00RG
Phone
1702606200
Website
shsb.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136443
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG
Website
www.shsb.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1060 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,340
Free School Meals
7.0% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
73.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.6
English Attainment 8:
14.7
Maths Attainment 8:
15.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
21.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.6
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
40.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
51.1%
Ebacc Languages:
97.2%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.74
Progress 8 Range:
0.53 to 0.95
University Progression:
71.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
224 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
73.9 (+34.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
40.6 (+21.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.1 (7.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
168
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,340 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
History (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(43 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Contemporary traditions: one with future and with past"

Talent is nurtured Learning is valued Challenge is welcomed Participation is expected Achievement is prized

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Mrs R Worth, Headteacher

Facilities

Sports fields Language College Sports Hall

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions rely on CSSE 11+ tests; CSSE Supplementary Information Form (SIF) required; tests are scheduled around the CSSE calendar (e.g., 19 September 2026); results are sent to parents by CSSE in October 2026; parents must express a preference for SHSB on their Local Authority Single Application Form (SAF) for their child; completed application forms for the intake are due to the relevant LAs by dates such as 31 October 2026; further details are provided in the Prospectus and Admissions Criteria PDFs.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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