Secondary School Transition & 11+

Transitioning from Junior School to Secondary School

Secondary School Education

The allocation of secondary schools is made during the final year of junior education; a place normally being allocated to each child at their local school. Parents are given information from the Local Authority in how to make an application for a secondary place and, as much as possible, we will support parents in this process. Southend also has selective schools within the city.

Secondary School Admissions

Click here to read information about the admission criteria, admission process and details of local secondary schools on Southend City Council's website.

Key Information

Visit the websites of the following schools to find out open day dates and

other key information.

Belfairs Academy

Cecil Jones Academy

Chase High School

Eastwood Academy (The)

The King Edmund School

Southchurch High

Southend High School for Boys

Southend High School for Girls

St. Bernard's High School

St. Nicholas School

St. Thomas More High School

Westcliff High School for Boys

Westcliff High School for Girls

Selective Schools and the 11+

What is the 11+?

The 11+ is a series of tests sat by children to gain a place in year 7 at several local schools. The purpose of the 11+ test is to select the children who have the potential to thrive in an environment which provides a highly academic curriculum and a range of challenging pursuits.

The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex

The 11+ in Southend-On-Sea is administered by CSSE. Please click here to access their website for the latest information and to register your child for the test.

Consultations (Admissions)

Heycroft Primary School Consultation Letter 2027/2028

Heycroft Primary School Admissions Arrangements 2027/2028

Greenways Primary School Admissions Consultation 2027/28

St George's Catholic Primary School Admissions Policy 2027/28

Chase High School Letter from Headteacher Admissions Arrangements 2027/2028

Chase High School Admissions Policy 2027/2028

St Bernard's High School Consultation Letter 2027/2028

St Bernard's High School Proposed Admissions Arrangements 2027/2028

Greenways Consultation PAN Variation 2026/2027

Cecil Jones Admissions Criteria 2027/2028

Cecil Jones Admissions Consultation 2027/2028