Is Southend High School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Southend High School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Southend High School for Girls have?

Southend High School for Girls has 1,253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southend High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Southend High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Southend High School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southend High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 in 2025/26.

Is Southend High School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southend High School for Girls is part of SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Southend High School for Girls?

Southend High School for Girls is located at Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ.

Southend High School for Girls

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ

Outstanding

Inspected 2 July 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

74.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,253

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Southend High School for Girls

Southend High School for Girls is an academy converter in Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,253 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 (2025/26). 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,253 / 1,269 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.2%

Free school meals

17%

EAL

0.4%

SEN support

1.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

74.7

Attainment 8

177 pupils

98.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

181 students

17.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

86%

To higher education

47%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

15.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

72.87

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

3.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£52,026

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,351 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,604

Spend per pupil

£7,536

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ
Phone: 01702588852
Headteacher: Jason Carey
Website: https://www.shsg.org/

Academy Trust

SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southend High School for Girls?: Southend High School for Girls is an academy converter in Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Southend High School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Southend High School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Southend High School for Girls have?: Southend High School for Girls has 1,253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southend High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?: Southend High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does Southend High School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Southend High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 in 2025/26.
Is Southend High School for Girls part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southend High School for Girls is part of SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Southend High School for Girls?: Southend High School for Girls is located at Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ.