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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts a remarkable Attainment 8 score of 77.6, placing it in the top 1% nationally. All students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with an impressive 98% securing a grade 5 or higher. Additionally, a high percentage of pupils enter the English Baccalaureate, reflecting a strong academic focus.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 77.6 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 92% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.0%
Asian Indian20.7%
Black African10.9%
Asian Other8.0%
Asian Bangladeshi7.4%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
White Other3.4%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.55236, 0.66891 · SS0 0BP
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN136272
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whsb.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy a good school?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Westcliff High School for Boys Academy in GCSEs?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.6. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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