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

Southend-on-Sea sixth form schools achieve 100% Good or Outstanding ratings, above England's 91%, with strong university preparation pathways across the area. Southend High School for Boys, Southend High School for Girls, and Cecil Jones Academy are the top-performing options, with 29% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 25% nationally, and 57% achieving A*/A/B grades against England's 25%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 931 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.