Southchurch High School vs Southend High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 382 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southchurch High School
Southend-On-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
722 students
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Southchurch High School Southend-On-Sea, East of England | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #419 of 460 | #9 of 460 |
| National rank | #3511 of 4,090 | #70 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 722 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 75.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.6% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 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.southchurchschool.com | www.shsg.org/ |
The verdict
- •Southend High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 20.4).
- •Southend High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 722.
- •Southchurch High 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Southchurch High School better than Southend High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Southend High School for Girls ranks higher (96.2 vs 20.4 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 Southchurch High School and Southend High School for Girls?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Southend-On-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southchurch High School: 722. Southend High School for Girls: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southchurch High School and Southend High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Southchurch High School is 419th 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).