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Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG
Southend High School for Boys is a selective academy. It has about 1,340 boys aged between 11 and 18. In June 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Finances and Environment.
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3.0The King Edmund School
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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