Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Southend High School for Boys, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG
- Number of pupils: 1,100+
- Admissions contact: enquiries@shsb.org.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) 11+ test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to boys within Essex)
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See Southend High School for Boys’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Southend High School for Boys: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1895, Southend High School for Boys is a selective grammar school renowned for its academic excellence and strong sense of community. The school provides an outstanding education for boys aged 11-18, combining rigorous scholarship with exceptional extracurricular opportunities.
The curriculum at Southend High School for Boys offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, economics and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- State-of-the-art facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 85% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 79% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Southend High School for Boys
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by June of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s open morning in June/July of Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your son is registered for the CSSE 11+ test by June of Year 6
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The CSSE 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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What to Expect on Wiltshire 11+ Exam at Southend High School for Boys
The CSSE 11+ exam consists of:
- English Paper (60 minutes): Comprehension, creative writing and technical English
- Mathematics Paper (60 minutes): Problem-solving and application questions
- Verbal Reasoning (60 minutes): Including analogies, logic and word patterns
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