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Private Schools in Southend-on-Sea

There are 7 independent schools in and around Southend-on-Sea, spanning pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and mainly day schools.

See our school admissions timeline guide to understand entry points, exams and application timing.

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Thorpe Hall School

Thorpe Hall School

Essex, SS1 3RD

1.8 miles from Southend-on-Sea

Fees from

£3,842 / term

Range £3,842 - £6,408 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–16 552 Day
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Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0PW

1.9 miles from Southend-on-Sea

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£4,205 / term

Range £4,205 - £6,586 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 244 Day
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Saint Pierre School

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LE

1.9 miles from Southend-on-Sea

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£1,728 / term

Range £1,728 - £4,098 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 113 Day
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St Michael's School

St Michael's School

Essex, SS9 2LP

3.3 miles from Southend-on-Sea

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£4,250 / term

Range £4,250 - £6,078 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 211 Day
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Gad's Hill School

Rochester, Kent, ME3 7PA

14.6 miles from Southend-on-Sea

Fees from

£3,916 / term

Range £3,916 - £7,496 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–16 357 Day
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Elmley Dray School

Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2DP

9.1 miles from Southend-on-Sea

Co-Ed 9–19 4 Day
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AH

0.7 miles from Southend-on-Sea

Girls 3–11 110 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Southend-on-Sea

How many private schools are there in Southend-on-Sea?
There are 7 independent schools in and around Southend-on-Sea, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Southend-on-Sea?
No, most independent schools in and around Southend-on-Sea are day schools.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Southend-on-Sea?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Southend-on-Sea?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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