East of England · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Southend-on-Sea
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026Southend-on-Sea has 4 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
- Schools listed
- 4
- Verified routes
- 1
Selective schools in Southend-on-Sea
4 schools with complete admissions guides across Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereSouthend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG · Southend-on-Sea | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Southend High School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ · Southend-on-Sea | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP · Southend-on-Sea | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BS · Southend-on-Sea | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes and their member schools
| Route | Type | Member schools on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Member schools on this page4 of 4 schools listed on this area page are verified members of this route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Southend-on-Sea?
The current directory lists 4 verified selective schools in Southend-on-Sea: Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, Southend High School for Boys, Southend High School for Girls, and Westcliff High School for Girls.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Southend-on-Sea?
The current evidence links Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex 11 Plus to Southend-on-Sea. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Southend-on-Sea schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Southend-on-Sea?
Trace Learn reviewed 2 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- CSSE 11+ Examination: 2027 entry
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
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