Is Westcliff High School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Westcliff High School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Westcliff High School for Girls have?

Westcliff High School for Girls has 1,342 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westcliff High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Westcliff High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Westcliff High School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Westcliff High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.8 in 2025/26.

Is Westcliff High School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westcliff High School for Girls is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Westcliff High School for Girls?

Westcliff High School for Girls is located at Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0BS.

Westcliff High School for Girls

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

Outstanding

Inspected 6 February 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

73.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,342

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Westcliff High School for Girls

Westcliff High School for Girls is an academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,342 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.8 (2025/26). 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.2% 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: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,342 / 1,224 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

8.3%

Free school meals

15.2%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

3.6%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

73.8

Attainment 8

185 pupils

96.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

206 students

24.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

86%

To higher education

54%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

9.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

61.38

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24

22.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

2.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£52,583

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,065 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,452

Spend per pupil

£6,635

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

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 0BS
Phone: 01702476026
Headteacher: Emma Matthews
Website: http://www.whsg.info

Academy Trust

SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westcliff High School for Girls?: Westcliff High School for Girls is an academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Westcliff High School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Westcliff High School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Westcliff High School for Girls have?: Westcliff High School for Girls has 1,342 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Westcliff High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?: Westcliff High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Westcliff High School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Westcliff High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.8 in 2025/26.
Is Westcliff High School for Girls part of an academy trust?: Yes — Westcliff High School for Girls is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Westcliff High School for Girls?: Westcliff High School for Girls is located at Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0BS.