Head: Michael Skelly
A competitive boys' grammar school in Southend-on-Sea with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
Cutoff Score
304
73% of max
Distance Cutoff
5.5 mi
Applications
1,023
Offers Made
181
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-05-01
Process
Parents should notify the Headmaster in writing no later than Friday 20 March 2026 following National Offer Day. Appeals will be held on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June 2026.
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
CSSE 11+
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex), testing English, Mathematics. Two papers: English and Mathematics. Standardised composite score, max ~418. Westcliff High School for Boys is a selective academy grammar school. Admission at age 11 is determined through a selection procedure administered by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE). In-Year Entrance Tests are held on Monday 3 November 2025, Monday 23 February 2026, and Friday 3 July 2026. The school provides free online learning and 11+ exam preparation through Atom Learning for students eligible for Pupil Premium. The school has 200 places in the Lower Sixth for September 2026.
Max
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
Open Evening
Open Evening for Year 7 Entry 2027
22 Jun 2027
5:00pm
77.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
94%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.52
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 72.0 | 78.0 | +6 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 94% | 98% | +4pp |
| EBacc entry | 100% | 94% | -6pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
100%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
43.3avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
71%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
70%
Higher Education
≈2pp vs grammar avg
64%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
177 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
English Literature
177 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Design & Technology
60 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
78 entries
96%
-2.8pp vs school
Economics
105 entries
96%
-2.8pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
67 entries
100%
+0.9pp vs school
Biology
52 entries
100%
+0.9pp vs school
Further Mathematics
50 entries
100%
+0.9pp vs school
Watch list
Religious Studies
10 entries
90%
-9.1pp vs school
English literature
13 entries
92%
-6.8pp vs school
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the Sixth Form is 52 points, with a grade 5 pass in both Mathematics and English Language. Points are calculated using a student's eight best GCSE results.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (44.4%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
In line with the England state-secondary average.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,222
Teaching Staff / pupil
£518
Educational Supplies / pupil
£122
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,039
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,114,428 · 915 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,224,262
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£70,950
Targeted funding for 66 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£260,934
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£28,816
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£15,878
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£414,912
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,635
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£55,923
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£72,080
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,292 / 1,300(99%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the Sixth Form is 52 points, with a grade 5 pass in both Mathematics and English Language. Points are calculated using a student's eight best GCSE results.
1:19.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
91.13%
Qualified Teachers
3.01%
Absence Rate
3.29%
Persistent Absence
Sixth Form Centre with several rooms specially designed for Sixth Form seminar teaching, superb facilities for private study in both the Library and the Sixth Form Centre, as well as recreation areas in the Sixth Form Forum and Café
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Library with superb facilities for private study
Capital Projects
Recent capital projects include the refurbishment of science laboratories, improvements to ICT facilities, and ongoing maintenance of the sports facilities. The school has invested in upgrading classroom technology and improving accessibility across the site.
Wealth of extra-curricular activities to develop character and intellect within the community.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteering opportunities. The school has established links with local charities and community organizations.
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects with increasing expectations as students progress through year groups. Typically 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 3-4 hours in Years 10-11, and independent study expectations in sixth form
Behaviour Policy
High expectations for behaviour and conduct. Clear reward and sanction system in place. Emphasis on respect, responsibility and academic excellence. Positive reinforcement used alongside clear consequences for poor behaviour
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks only.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through a dedicated SEND team. Support includes additional learning assistance, examination arrangements, and pastoral care tailored to individual needs.
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Route 96 from Leigh-on-Sea, Route 428 from Chalkwell
Nearest Station: Westcliff Station
Transport Info
Located in Westcliff-on-Sea, accessible by train to Westcliff station (5 minutes walk). Multiple bus routes serve the area. School encourages walking and cycling where possible. Parking limited for staff and sixth form students only
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