Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 11 in Southend-on-Sea. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 7 expected standard. Before that it was rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted report card
- 0 of 7 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "Leaders have high expectations for pupils to achieve well."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders prioritise attendance and behaviour."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "The curriculum is well sequenced."
Early years - Expected standard. "The early years curriculum is well developed and sequenced."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear vision for the school."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school has a clear and coherent programme for pupils' personal development."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that the systems and processes for monitoring learning outcomes for pupils are robust so that any extra support is timely and is having the desired impact"; "Leaders should ensure that the whole-school behaviour approach is implemented consistently across the school"; "Leaders should monitor behaviour across the school so that they can provide timely support for pupils who need additional support, meeting leaders' high expectations".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff are Saint Pierre School (1.3 miles), Thorpe Hall School (2.4 miles), Alleyn Court Preparatory School (2.5 miles) and St. Michael's School (2.6 miles).
Saint Pierre SchoolThorpe Hall SchoolAlleyn Court Preparatory SchoolSt. Michael's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 20 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southend Victoria Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Howards Court (outside), 290 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southend-on-Sea (318), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since January 2026 for independent schools)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
The school is a happy place in which to learn. Pupils are excited to come to school and settle quickly to their learning. They enjoy the activities that teachers plan for them, especially activities linked to festivals, such as Purim. Pupils enjoy learning in a welcoming environment. They say that this is a safe school and they are well cared for. Pupils learn through a well sequenced and progressive curriculum. They build on their learning and confidently share what they have learned. Pupils who need additional help receive the support they need to access the curriculum. Consequently, many pupils progress well in a range of subjects. Routines and rules are well established. Pupils know how to behave and, on the whole, follow the school rules. Typically, pupils listen carefully to the adults' instructions. They show respect for adults and their peers. However, during unstructured time, this is not always as consistent. Pupils know what bullying is. They can describe what it looks like and say that it does not happen at their school. Pupils behave in a caring and kind way towards each other. They look out for positive behaviour to share with the adults and celebrate each other's successes. They have a strong understanding of different faiths and cultures. Pupils are being prepared well for their next steps. Pupils learn about their feelings and emotions. They know that they can share their worries and concerns with the adults in the school if they are worried about something. Pupils learn about the local community. They learn how to stay safe online and in their local community. They take part in workshops and trips. They have particularly enjoyed the long-distance running event and a trip to the seaside.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that the systems and processes for monitoring learning outcomes for pupils are robust so that any extra support is timely and is having the desired impact.
- Leaders should ensure that the whole-school behaviour approach is implemented consistently across the school.
- Leaders should monitor behaviour across the school so that they can provide timely support for pupils who need additional support, meeting leaders' high expectations.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 24 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, happy school where children are excited to come in and learn. Teachers know pupils well and provide strong support to help them progress, including those with additional needs. The curriculum is carefully planned to help pupils build knowledge step-by-step, with excellent early years preparation that gets children ready for Year 1.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build and retain knowledge over time
- Effective phonics programme with extra support for pupils who need to catch up
- Strong pastoral support and warm relationships between staff and pupils
- Excellent early years provision with children well-prepared for Year 1
- Clear systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behaviour strategies - some staff do not always use effective techniques uniformly
- Sometimes staff move on too quickly without giving pupils enough time to practise new content
- Behaviour during unstructured time (such as breaks) is not always as consistent as in structured lessons
- Assessment information is not used consistently across all areas of the school's work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cross-country running, workshops (beach safety), trips, festivals (Purim), sports, music, dance, first aid training for Year 6, performances for audiences
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is a happy school where pupils are excited to learn and feel safe. The school has a well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with effective support for those with additional needs.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 58 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
103 pupils
120 places
17 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Southend-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southend-on-Sea
Across Southend-on-Sea council
Places available
2,580
Applications
2,060
Got 1st preference
78.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Southend-on-Sea council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
Independent school standard inspection - first
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
0
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
Questions parents ask about Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
What is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff's Ofsted rating?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2026, Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 58 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is at 121 - 127 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)