Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, East of England · SS0 0BP
A selective state grammar for boys in Westcliff-on-Sea, this school carries a clean sweep of "Outstanding" judgements from Ofsted, with every inspected area - from quality of education to sixth form - rated at the top. With 1,292 pupils against a capacity of 1,300, it is a large school operating very close to full, a sign of sustained demand. Entry at 11 is highly competitive, with 185 places awarded through the CSSE consortium. The intake is mixed in background, including a notable proportion of pupils with English as an additional language.
1,292
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
185
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.5
- Location
- Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, East of England
- Website
- http://www.whsb.essex.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 185
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
12 May 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
19 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
77.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 77.6 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47% nationally. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 19.5 reflects a busy, full school rather than small classes. Ofsted rated both the quality of education and the sixth form as Outstanding.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.94%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
- English as additional language
- 17.6%
- Free school meals
- 6%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
The last word
A consistently high-performing boys' grammar where strong results and across-the-board Outstanding judgements meet stiff 11+ competition for a limited number of places.
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy located?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is located at Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP.
What type of school is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is a state grammar school in East of England.
What subjects does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy test in the 11+?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy use for the 11+?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 11+ exam is on 19 September 2026.
How do I apply to Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 12 May 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Westcliff High School for Boys Academy releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy belong to?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is part of the CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) consortium.
How many places does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy offer?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy has a published admission number of 185 places.
How many pupils attend Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy has approximately 1,292 pupils on roll.
What is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 21 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.