Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

About Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is an academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,292 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of WESTCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 77.2 (2025/26). 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

1,292 / 1,300 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0BP

Phone

01702475443

Headmaster

Michael Skelly

Website

http://www.whsb.essex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is an academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy a boys school?

Yes — Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is a boys school.

How many pupils does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy have?

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy's Ofsted rating?

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

How does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Westcliff High School for Boys Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 77.2 in 2025/26.

Is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is part of WESTCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS LIMITED.

Where is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is located at Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0BP.