Southend High School for Boys

What Southend High School for Boys does

Southend High School for Boys is a state-funded UK grammar school located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, providing selective secondary education (Key Stages 3-4) and a co-located Sixth Form (post-16). The institution operates a single campus on Prittlewell Chase and serves male students aged 11-18 through a selective admissions process mediated via the CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) 11+ examination, with separate intake pathways for Year 7, Sixth Form, and in-year transfers. Its core delivery spans GCSE preparation, A-Level study, EPQ provision, careers education, mental health and wellbeing services, and an extra-curricular programme across sporting and creative domains.

The school's technology footprint is operational rather than productised, relying on standard third-party school management platforms integrated into daily operations: SatchelOne (homework, resources, communication), Go4Schools (parent portal for attendance and academic data), ParentPay (online payments for meals, trips and services), and mynewterm (recruitment and application management). No proprietary technology, APIs, or in-house platforms are indicated. Governance sits with a Board of Trustees operating a "circle model" meeting six times per year, with administrative separation from the Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust (registered charity 1211479), which acts as the school's fundraising vehicle.

Economically, the school functions primarily as a publicly-funded educational institution rather than a commercial entity. Reported income streams are limited to supplementary activity: charitable donations via the 2025 Society (£20.25/month or £243/year membership), venue hire (lettings of the Language College and Sports Hall to community users), and payroll giving schemes. The headcount range reported in firmographic data (1-10) appears inconsistent with the operational scope of a full grammar school and should be treated cautiously. Per-pupil government funding, the principal underlying revenue source, is not publicly disclosed on the school's website.

Name

Southend High School for Boys

Legal name

Southend High School for Boys

Website

https://shsb.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southend High School for Boys is a UK state-funded grammar school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, providing selective secondary and sixth form education to boys aged 11-18, governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by a registered charitable trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Grammar school education
• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• GCSE and A-Level
• State-funded academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Southend-on-Sea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The school operates a registered charitable trust (number 1211479) that accepts donations including monthly subscriptions through the 2025 Society (£20.25/month or £243/year) and one-off payments. Also accepts payroll giving for tax-efficient donations.
2. Venue Hire (Lettings): School facilities are available for hire including the Language College and Sports Hall, generating revenue through lettings to community groups and organisations.
3. Payroll Giving: Tax-efficient giving scheme where donors contribute directly from gross pay, with the charity receiving the full donation amount while donors receive tax relief.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southend High School for Boys delivers selective state-funded secondary education for boys aged 11–18, structured across Key Stage 3, GCSE (Key Stage 4), and a Sixth Form offering A-Levels. Teaching, pastoral care, and enrichment are provided on-site at the school's Southend-on-Sea campus, with digital platforms supporting homework, progress reporting, parental communications, and admissions.

Product overview

Southend High School for Boys operates as a grammar school offering a unified educational programme spanning Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Sixth Form (post-16) education. The core educational offering is complemented by support services including careers provision, mental health and wellbeing support, and extra-curricular activities. The school also provides community-facing services through its Venue Hire (Lettings) programme and operates a Charitable Trust for fundraising. Teacher training programmes are offered in partnership with BTSA and TES Institute, allowing the school to contribute to the broader education sector while benefiting from trainee intake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust: A registered charity established by the school to secure the future of the school through fundraising efforts, including annual fundraising events, alumni engagement, community partnerships, and grant applications.

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 secondary education (Years 7–8) Core academic curriculum for Years 7 and 8 covering the standard Key Stage 3 subjects, delivered to boys selected via the Southend 11-plus assessment. Includes subject-specialist teaching, pastoral care, and co-curricular enrichment leading into GCSE study.
• GCSE programme (Years 9–11) Two-year Key Stage 4 course of study leading to GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications for boys in Years 9–11. Provides subject-specialist teaching, formal examinations, progress tracking through Go4Schools, and preparation for Sixth Form or post-16 destinations.
• Sixth Form (Years 12–13, A-Level and equivalent) Post-16 academic programme for boys aged 16–18 delivering A-Level and equivalent qualifications across a range of subjects. Includes subject-specialist teaching, university application support, and pastoral guidance leading to higher education destinations.
• Co-curricular enrichment programme Range of extracurricular activities such as sport, music, drama, societies, and educational visits offered alongside the academic curriculum to broaden pupils' personal development and university applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Southend High School for Boys Charitable TrustcoreOthersA registered charity (number 1211479) established to secure the future of the school through fundraising efforts. Key objectives include fundraising, community engagement, educational excellence, and long-term sustainability. Operates the 2025 Society membership programme and accepts various donation methods including payroll giving.
• Old Southendian Association (OSA)coreOthersAlumni association that maintains strong relationships with former students. Supports fundraising efforts for the Charitable Trust and provides mentorship and potentially employment opportunities for current students.
• BTSA (Basildon and Thurrock Schools Alliance)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TES Institute providing Initial Teacher Training across more than 50 placement schools in South Essex and Southend-on-Sea. BTSA combines close school partnership feel with resources of one of the largest school-based ITT providers. Many trainees continue careers at SHSB following their training.
• CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of selective schools in Essex that administers the 11+ entrance examination for grammar school admissions. SHSB participates in this shared admissions testing process.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chelmsford County High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Chelmsford and fellow CSSE consortium member. Direct comparable in admissions testing, academic selectivity, and Sixth Form offering across Essex.
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: Selective boys' grammar school in Chelmsford and CSSE consortium member. Comparable in selective admissions, gender focus, academic outcomes, and Essex-wide student catchment.
• Colchester County High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Colchester and CSSE consortium member. Comparable in selective admissions, girls-only model, academic outcomes, and Essex catchment.
• Westcliff High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Westcliff-on-Sea and CSSE consortium member. Directly comparable in selective admissions testing, GCSE and A-Level curriculum, and Essex catchment area.
• Southend High School for Girls: The girls' counterpart grammar school in Southend-on-Sea and CSSE consortium member. Operates the same selective admissions model and equivalent GCSE/Sixth Form curriculum for female students in the same catchment.
• Westcliff High School for Boys: Selective grammar school for boys located in the same Westcliff/Southend-on-Sea area, also a CSSE consortium member. Directly comparable in gender, admissions model, age range (11-18), and competitive positioning.
• Colchester Royal Grammar School: Historic selective boys' grammar school in Colchester and CSSE consortium member. Comparable in selective admissions, boys-only model, age range, and academic outcomes focus.

Broad incumbents

• Brentwood School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Brentwood, Essex. Broader incumbent offering secondary and sixth form education in the same region, though operating as fee-paying rather than state-selective.
• Felsted School: Independent co-educational school in Essex offering secondary and sixth form education with boarding. Broader incumbent in the Essex education market, comparable in age range and academic focus but operating on a fee-paying independent model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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