2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Southend-on-Sea Area

Schools in the Southend-on-Sea built-up area. Southend-on-Sea sixth form schools achieve 89% Good or Outstanding ratings, compared with England's 91%, with strong university preparation pathways across the area. Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, Southend High School for Boys, and Southend High School for Girls are the top-performing options, with 24% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 25% nationally, and 49% achieving A*/A/B grades against England's 25%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1151 compared to England's 1346, local sixth forms demonstrate competitive university outcomes. Students across Southend, Westcliff-on-Sea, and Shoeburyness benefit from well-established state sixth form provision with strong academic standards. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.