
Shoeburyness High School
Overview:
Shoeburyness High School
Situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Shoeburyness High School is a co-educational academy providing education for students aged 11 to 18, with academy status held since 2011.
The school's curriculum is designed to offer an inclusive learning experience for students of diverse educational and social backgrounds, taking into account their unique personalities. This approach aims to instill intellectual ambition, independent thinking, and a sense of pride in students' accomplishments. Emphasizing core subjects such as science, English, mathematics, and arts, the curriculum focuses on subject knowledge, skill development, enrichment, and employability to ensure each individual reaches their full potential.
Shoeburyness High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, offering a well-rounded program each year that includes sports, drama, and music. Students can engage in various clubs such as a pop band, flute club, acting troupe, basketball, netball, choir, and more.
The school strives to provide an extensive and challenging learning environment both within and beyond the classroom. This approach aims to foster the development of talented individuals with a positive attitude and the ability to make meaningful contributions to their community. Core values at Shoeburyness High School include family, resilience, respect, inclusiveness, and excellence, with each pupil receiving pastoral support throughout their educational journey.
With a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, Shoeburyness High School continues to show improvement each year, with students achieving exceptional exam results and securing coveted spots at sought-after universities. Recognizing the school's successful academic strategy, Ofsted has granted it a "Good with Outstanding" judgment.
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Catchment:
>100
Mixed Grammar
Essex
Admission priority at Shoeburyness High School is determined by the location and proximity of candidates to the school.
Number of places in Year 7:
310
Total number of students:
1500
Competition:
6 applicants for every place
79 Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9LL, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
CSSE
Paper 1 : English
Paper 2 : Maths
For all schools affiliated with the CSSE, including Shoeburyness High School, a single selection test is administered. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for students to undergo multiple exams for all the schools listed on their preference form.
The Shoeburyness High School 11+ assessment comprises two tests:
1. English, encompassing comprehension, applied reasoning, and creative writing.
2. Mathematics, with a focus on topics derived from the KS2 National Curriculum.
To maintain fairness, the test scores undergo age standardization, preventing older pupils from having an unfair advantage.
Exam Date:
Registration Starts:
Registration Closes:
21st September 2024
24th April 2024
21st June 2024 at 4pm
All candidates will receive their test results through first-class postal mail.
How to prepare:
We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the CSSE (English & Mathematics). The sessions are online and highly interactive. Speak to us about how we can help your child.
Mock Exams: Our mock exams are designed to reflect the real exam in complexity and format. Click here to view the mock exam schedule.
Practice Papers: Practice packs designed to help your child master the entire syllabus.