Head: Emma Matthews
A competitive girls' grammar school in Southend-on-Sea with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
Cutoff Score
321
77% of max
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
345
Applications
882
Offers Made
178
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Children whose normal/habitual place of residence lies within the catchment area postcode areas SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
19 places
In-Catchment Cutoff
321
Lowest score offered
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
345
Lowest score offered
Process
All parents have a statutory right of appeal against non-admission. Appeals must be lodged directly with the school and will be processed in accordance with the timescales outlined in the School Admissions Appeal Code.
Waiting List
Waiting lists, based on the test results, are maintained in each category until 31st December. After 1 January, admissions follow the same process as In-Year Admissions Arrangements.
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
CSSE 11+
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex), testing English, Mathematics. Two papers: English and Mathematics. Standardised composite score, max ~418. School is part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE). Historical scores show lowest scores over past 5 years for Priority Area and Out of Priority Area admissions broken down by in/out of priority area. Up to 15 places of the local quota are designated for children from within the catchment area who are entitled to 'preferential consideration' (children in receipt of Free School Meals or Pupil Premium Grant). Up to 4 places remaining after the full local quota are designated for children from outside the catchment area who are entitled to 'preferential consideration'.
Max
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
75.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
92%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.26
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 71.8 | 75.7 | +3.9 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 92% | 98% | +5pp |
| EBacc entry | 92% | 92% | +0pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
100%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
40.7avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
77%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
75%
Higher Education
+7pp vs grammar avg
60%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
184 entries
100%
+6.4pp vs school
Chemistry
169 entries
100%
+6.4pp vs school
Biology
169 entries
100%
+6.4pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
15 entries
0%
-93.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
64 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Psychology
51 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
History
36 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Watch list
Economics
26 entries
96%
-3.5pp vs school
Maths
133 entries
98%
-1.9pp vs school
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the Sixth Form is 52 points. A minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in English and Mathematics. Points are calculated using a student's eight best results.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (40.1%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 16 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 2 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,940
Teaching Staff / pupil
£463
Educational Supplies / pupil
£388
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£998
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,147,123 · 917 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,244,856
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£88,150
Targeted funding for 82 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£304,158
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£16,009
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£11,825
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£441,008
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,635
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£57,081
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£73,487
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,342 / 1,224(110%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the Sixth Form is 52 points. A minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in English and Mathematics. Points are calculated using a student's eight best results.
1:22.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.73%
Qualified Teachers
2.64%
Absence Rate
2.57%
Persistent Absence
Modern teaching facilities include well-equipped science laboratories, ICT suites, library and learning resource centre, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art and design technology rooms, plus extensive outdoor spaces including playing fields and tennis courts.
Sports
Sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, netball courts, playing fields for athletics and team sports, fitness suite
STEM
Modern science laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, multiple ICT computer suites, mathematics classrooms with interactive technology, design and technology workshops
Arts
Drama studio, music practice rooms, music technology suite, art studios, design and technology workshops
Library
Learning Resource Centre with extensive book collection, digital resources, study spaces, computers for research, and quiet areas for independent study
Capital Projects
Recent improvements to science laboratories and ICT facilities. Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of teaching spaces and outdoor facilities.
Broad range of activities including music trips, drama productions, and various clubs and societies supporting student development beyond the classroom.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music trips including Year 12 & 13 trip to Legally Blonde musical
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Music trips and educational visits including theatre productions
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteer work with local organizations
Uniform
PTA runs lunchtime uniform sales
School Meals
School meals offer healthy nutritious food, hot and cold, prepared and cooked freshly every day. The daily free school meal allowance of £3.50 is enough to buy a full hot meal.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations. Students are expected to complete homework to a high standard and on time. The school provides homework timetables and planners to help students organize their work effectively.
Behaviour Policy
The school has a comprehensive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, responsibility and high expectations. There is a clear reward system for positive behaviour and achievement, alongside appropriate sanctions for misconduct. The policy emphasizes personal responsibility and maintaining the school's high standards.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones may be brought to school but must be switched off and kept out of sight during the school day including break and lunch times. They may only be used with specific permission from staff or in designated circumstances.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. This includes individual support plans, specialist teaching, and liaison with external agencies as required.
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