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50+ Years
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Academic Excellence and Life-Changing Experiences
Southend High School for Girls, established in 1913, is a distinguished grammar school with academy status located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. With over a century of educational excellence, we pride ourselves on fostering academic rigor, creativity, and personal growth. Our curriculum extends beyond national standards, offering subjects like Latin, classical Greek, and computer science from Year 7, while preparing students for GCSEs, A Levels, and the Extended Project Qualification. We emphasize holistic development through leadership opportunities, arts, sports, and global expeditions like Duke of Edinburgh programs.Our Trivium 21C approach prioritizes knowledge, inquiry, and communication, nurturing confident, resilient individuals. The school cultivates a supportive community where students thrive academically and personally, supported by expert educators and a legacy of alumnae achieving top university placements. We maintain strong family values, celebrating traditions like our annual school birthday and fostering lifelong connections among students, staff, and alumni.
Services
GCSE Programs
A-Level Courses
Sixth Form Education
Student Support Services
Extracurricular Activities
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We offer a Trivium 21C curriculum emphasizing knowledge, inquiry, and communication skills.
- Our students achieve top GCSE and A Level results with 10 A*s and 3As at GCSE.
- We provide unique global learning opportunities including international exchanges and expeditions.
- Our alumni network includes Oxford and Cambridge University graduates.
- We maintain a supportive community with a 100-year tradition of academic and personal development.
What people say
Dedicated teachers
Comprehensive curriculum
Excellent student support
Strong university placements
Vibrant community spirit
Services
GCSE Programs
Our GCSE curriculum exceeds national standards with core subjects including triple science, mathematics, and languages. Students benefit from specialized teaching and additional options like Further Maths and Statistics. The program prepares learners for A Level study while fostering critical thinking and subject mastery through our Trivium 21C approach.
A-Level Courses
We offer rigorous A Level programs across sciences, humanities, and arts with opportunities to complete the Extended Project Qualification. Our students consistently achieve top grades, with many progressing to Russell Group universities. The curriculum emphasizes independent learning, subject specialization, and preparation for higher education challenges.
Student Support Services
Our comprehensive support system includes academic mentoring, mental health resources, and personalized guidance. The school prioritizes student well-being through structured tutor programs, CEIAG career advice, and a supportive community environment that addresses both educational and personal development needs.
Extracurricular Activities
We provide extensive opportunities beyond the classroom including Duke of Edinburgh awards, international expeditions, sports teams, and arts productions. These programs develop leadership skills, global awareness, and personal growth while maintaining our tradition of excellence in athletics and performing arts.
Sixth Form Education
Our Sixth Form offers four A Level subjects plus the Extended Project Qualification, supported by work shadowing and university preparation. The program includes specialized courses like A Level Mindset training and Journey of Life workshops covering financial literacy, sustainable living, and career development for post-18 success.
People
Jason Carey
Headteacher
Jason Carey leads Southend High School for Girls with a focus on academic excellence and student development. He champions the Trivium 21C approach, emphasizing knowledge, inquiry, and communication. With over two decades in education, he has strengthened the school's reputation for producing confident, well-rounded graduates prepared for top universities.
H Riebold
Assistant Headteacher
H Riebold oversees curriculum development at SHSG, ensuring alignment with the school's vision of academic excellence. With extensive experience in secondary education, she coordinates subject-specific vision statements and curriculum sequencing to maintain the school's high standards from Year 7 through Sixth Form.
A Leman
Deputy Headteacher
A Leman serves as Deputy Headteacher, focusing on student well-being and academic support systems. With a background in special educational needs, she ensures inclusive practices across the school while maintaining high expectations for all learners within SHSG's challenging academic environment.
R Prior
Associate Assistant Headteacher
R Prior contributes to SHSG's leadership team with expertise in curriculum implementation. As an experienced educator, they help maintain the school's balance between rigorous academic standards and holistic student development through extracurricular programs and community initiatives.
I Boyson
Assistant Headteacher
I Boyson supports academic operations at SHSG, focusing on maintaining high teaching standards across departments. With years of experience in grammar school education, they help implement the school's vision of preparing students for university and global citizenship through challenging curricula and leadership opportunities.
Questions
What makes Southend High School for Girls unique?
We combine academic excellence with holistic development through our Trivium 21C approach, extensive extracurricular programs, and 100-year tradition of preparing students for top universities.
What subjects are available at GCSE and A Level?
We offer core subjects including triple science, mathematics, languages, and humanities, plus unique options like Further Maths, Statistics, and the Extended Project Qualification.
How does the school support student well-being?
We prioritize mental health through structured tutor programs, CEIAG guidance, and a supportive community environment that addresses both educational and personal development needs.
What extracurricular opportunities exist?
We provide Duke of Edinburgh awards, international expeditions, competitive sports teams, and arts productions that develop leadership skills and global awareness.
How does SHSG prepare students for university?
Our Sixth Form includes A Level Mindset training, work shadowing, and Journey of Life workshops covering financial literacy and career development for post-18 success.
What is the school's admissions process?
We follow selective grammar school admissions with Year 7 entry through the 11+ exam and Sixth Form requiring minimum GCSE grade 6 in chosen subjects.
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