Westcliff High School for Girls
Academy converter · Girls · Grammar school · Sixth form
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BS
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 2% in England
2 of 12 in Southend-on-Sea
Pupils
1,354
First preferences per place
1.29
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 78.5 | 76.9 | 75.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99% | 98% | 97% | |
| Average English grade | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 99% | 93% | 95% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.89 | 0.90 | — |
100% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Westcliff High School for Boys Academy · 0.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 2% in England
- St Thomas More High School · 0.2 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- The Eastwood Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- Chase High School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Southend High School for Boys · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Belfairs Academy · 1.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 41% in England
Best secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
Westcliff High School for Girls is in Blenheim Park (typical home £390,000, crime low).
What is Westcliff High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Westcliff High School for Girls is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Westcliff High School for Girls rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Westcliff High School for Girls is in the top 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.