Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form

ADMISSIONS

Sixth Form Admissions 2026

We are delighted that you are considering Southend High School for Girls (SHSG) Sixth Form for your A Level studies.  We are a vibrant and high-performing grammar school with an excellent track record of academic success.  We pride ourselves on offering a varied curriculum with 26 A Level subjects to choose from, alongside superb extra and super-curricular opportunities for our students.

In August 2025, we celebrated our outstanding A Level results: 76% A* – B, and 40% A* – A.  We are incredibly proud of all our students’ achievements, and warmly welcome applications to join our Sixth Form in September 2026.

The Sixth Form prospectus can be viewed ‘here’ and A Level course outlines for the 2026/2027 academic year can be viewed ‘here’. 

 

Next Steps for Applicants

Our applications are now closed for September 2026 entry; thank you to everyone who has applied. The outcome of all applications will be shared before February Half term. Successful applicants will be invited to an Offer Holder Day on Monday 29th June or Tuesday 30th June.

If you have not applied but wish to receive updates about how to apply for our remaining few places on results day, please complete this form.

Prospectus 2026

Admissions Criteria 2026

Entry points

Minimum 50 points from your best eight GCSEs, counting grade 5s and above

English and Maths GCSEs

A minimum of grade 5 in Maths and English Language.

Minimum Grades

A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 7 or above.

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