Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
46
Total classes
16 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
1,354 pupils
1,224 capacity
130 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Westcliff-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Westcliff-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - Southend-on-Sea
Places available
2,645
Applications
2,111
Got 1st preference
81.7%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Secondary admissions across Southend-on-Sea (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.65756%
Overall absence
9.94595%
Persistent absence
925
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westcliff High School for Girls
Darlinghurst Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Saint Pierre School
Leigh North Street Primary School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
West Leigh Junior School
West Leigh Infant School
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