Cecil Jones Academy vs Southend High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Jones Academy
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,159 students
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #443 of 460 | #9 of 460 |
| National rank | #3752 of 4,090 | #70 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 75.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.3% | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | 7.09 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 41.6 |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ceciljonesacademy.net | www.shsg.org/ |
The verdict
- •Southend High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 16.3).
- •Southend High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 1,159.
- •Cecil Jones Academy is co-educational and Southend High School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cecil Jones Academy better than Southend High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Southend High School for Girls ranks higher (96.2 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cecil Jones Academy and Southend High School for Girls?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Jones Academy: 1,159. Southend High School for Girls: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Jones Academy and Southend High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Cecil Jones Academy is 443rd of 460 and Southend High School for Girls is 9th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).