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  • Southend High School for Girls
  • Shoeburyness High School
  • Cecil Jones Academy
  • Southchurch High School
Southend-on-Sea schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Southend-on-Sea. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#156England

Southend High School for Girls

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ
Southend-on-Sea City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,238 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School222 offers / 889 applications
Subscription: 4.0xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#3,473England

Shoeburyness High School

Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LL
Southend-on-Sea City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,807 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School292 offers / 641 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#3,705England

Cecil Jones Academy

Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU
Southend-on-Sea City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
971 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School214 offers / 362 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
#3,661England

Southchurch High School

Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4XA
Southend-on-Sea City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
794 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School156 offers / 317 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea

Eastwood is a popular residential pocket within the Southend-on-Sea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southend-on-Sea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Cecil Jones AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cecil Jones Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shoeburyness is a popular residential pocket within the Southend-on-Sea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southend-on-Sea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Shoeburyness High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Shoeburyness High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Southchurch is a popular residential pocket within the Southend-on-Sea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southend-on-Sea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Southend High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#3Southchurch High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Southend High School for Girls#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Southchurch High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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