Southend High School for Boys Catchment Area
Southend High School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1325 pupils, and a capacity of 1060 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,325
Pupils
1,060
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Southend High School for Boys Catchment Area Information
Entry to Southend High School for Boys is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Southend-on-Sea may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
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- Full address
- Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136443
Other Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea
If Southend High School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Southend High School for Boys
Is Southend High School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Southend High School for Boys currently has 1325 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1060 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Southend High School for Boys? ▾
Southend High School for Boys is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Southend-on-Sea publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Southend High School for Boys cover? ▾
Southend High School for Boys is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Southend High School for Boys? ▾
Southend High School for Boys was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.