Westcliff High School for Girls
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Westcliff-on-Sea, this school carries an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every category inspected, from quality of education to sixth form. With around 1,342 pupils against a capacity of 1,224, it is operating comfortably above its intended size, a sign of sustained demand. Entry at 11 is through the CSSE consortium, which sets a bespoke assessment in English and Maths. Families looking for a strong all-round state alternative to the independent sector will find an established option here.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 192 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit far above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 of 75.6 against a national figure of 46.9, and 97% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. These outcomes are matched by an Outstanding rating for quality of education and for the sixth form. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 22.6 is on the larger side, which is not unusual for a high-performing grammar of this scale.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.58%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
- English as additional language
- 16.1%
- Free school meals
- 8.5%
Schools nearby
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea, East of England
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham, South East
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham, South East
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham, South East
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester, South East
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Outstanding in every inspected area and academically exceptional, this is a genuinely competitive choice for girls who can meet the CSSE standard.
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Westcliff High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.