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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.8 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,342
Capacity
1,224
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 75.6, placing it in the top 2% nationally. All students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 97% attaining grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, a high percentage of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a robust curriculum that prepares pupils well for future success.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality 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. | 75.6 | Top 2% 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%. | 97% | 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%. | 92% | 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%. | 89% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.5%
Asian Indian17.2%
Black African15.4%
Asian Other8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi6.6%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
White Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.55241, 0.66770 · SS0 0BS
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN136490
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whsg.info
Frequently asked questions
What is Westcliff High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Westcliff High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Westcliff High School for Girls a good school?
Westcliff High School for Girls scores 98.8/100 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 Girls in GCSEs?
Westcliff High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.6. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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