Hamstel Junior School vs Southend High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1417 of 1,872 | #9 of 460 |
| National rank | #11738 of 15,697 | #70 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 583 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 75.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.6 |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk | www.shsg.org/ |
The verdict
- •Southend High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 32.5).
- •Southend High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 583.
- •Hamstel Junior School 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 Hamstel Junior School better than Southend High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Southend High School for Girls ranks higher (96.2 vs 32.5 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 Hamstel Junior School and Southend High School for Girls?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstel Junior School: 583. Southend High School for Girls: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstel Junior School and Southend High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Hamstel Junior School is 1417th of 1,872 and Southend High School for Girls is 9th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).