Sixth Form Admissions

A-Level Results 2024/25

Our Sixth Form has once again achieved outstanding results, with over 660 A-levels completed and around 300 awarded A/A* grades. Highlights include:

110 A grades* awarded for exceptional performance.
30 students achieved at least 3 A/A* grades.

Join Our Sixth Form

Welcome to Southend High School for Boys Sixth Form, open to both boys and girls. Applications for 2026 entry open in Autumn Term 2025.

Open Evening: Thursday 6th November 2025

Classrooms open: 17:30 – 19:30
Talks by Headteacher & Head of Sixth Form in the Main Hall: 17:15, 18:15 & 19:30
Parking on-site.
No need to book.

For enquiries: enquiries@shsb.org.uk

Applications are now open! Apply here
Deadline: Monday 1st December 2025

Applications are now open - please apply HERE

Entry Requirements

To join our Sixth Form, students must meet the following:

Minimum 52 points from the best 8 GCSEs (grades below 6 do not count).
GCSE Grade 5 in English and Mathematics.
Grade 7 required for A-level Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Other qualifications (e.g., BTECs) are not counted towards points.
Preference given to Looked After or Previously Looked After Children meeting the minimum criteria.

Conditional offers are based on predicted GCSE results and confirmed upon receipt of actual results. External applicants may be considered on results day if places are available.

Courses & Opportunities

Students choose 4 A Levels, possibly complemented by the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Enrichment opportunities include:

Voluntary work in school and the community
Roles of Responsibilities - Prefect Team and Subject Prefects
Oxbridge Preperation
Apprenticeship Support
Super-Curricular activities to prepare for University
Subject societies, charity committees, and work placements (including abroad)

Students must show consistent commitment to their courses. Changing subjects requires permission from the Sixth Form Year Leaders.

Why Choose SHSB Sixth Form?

Joining our Sixth Form means:

Learning from experienced subject specialists
Being part of a supportive, thriving community
Developing academic skills, personal responsibility, and leadership experience
Accessing a broad and inspiring curriculum, with progression from GCSEs or entirely new subjects

We aim to make your post-16 experience enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding, preparing you for future academic and career success.

Read our Sixth Form Prospectus for entry 2025 [here].