Earls Hall Primary School vs Southend High School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 432 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earls Hall Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,332 students
| Measure | Earls Hall Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #493 of 1,872 | #13 of 460 |
| National rank | #4061 of 15,697 | #93 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 638 | 1,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 638 | 1,332 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 125.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.8 |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.earlshallprimary.co.uk | www.shsb.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southend High School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 69.1).
- •Southend High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 638.
- •Earls Hall Primary School is a local authority school while Southend High School for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Earls Hall Primary School is co-educational and Southend High School for Boys is boys.
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 Earls Hall Primary School better than Southend High School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Southend High School for Boys ranks higher (95.7 vs 69.1 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 Earls Hall Primary School and Southend High School for Boys?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earls Hall Primary School: 638. Southend High School for Boys: 1,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earls Hall Primary School and Southend High School for Boys rank in East of England?
Earls Hall Primary School is 493rd of 1,872 and Southend High School for Boys is 13th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).