Westcliff High School for Girls

URN: 136490 • Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BS

Overview

Name
Westcliff High School for Girls
URN
136490
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Matthews (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01702476026
Website
Visit
Address
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BS

Summary

Westcliff High School for Girls (WHSG) is a well-established academy grammar school located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Founded in 1920, the school has a rich history of educating girls and has recently opened its sixth form to boys. With a current enrolment of 1,342 students, WHSG aims to foster a supportive and diverse community that encourages high aspirations and personal growth.

The curriculum at WHSG is designed around the English Baccalaureate, providing a broad and balanced educational experience. It focuses on intellectual challenge, creativity, and the development of literacy and oracy skills, preparing students for future academic and social success. The school promotes its core values of leadership, enrichment, scholarship, and kindness, which are integral to the school culture and student development.

WHSG is committed to excellent pastoral care, ensuring the wellbeing of its students. The school offers various opportunities for personal and academic enrichment, helping students to express their individuality and prepare for their roles as future leaders in society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.whsg.info.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1224
Pupils
1342
Boys
58
Girls
1284
FSM %
8.50
Open date
2011-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1342 58 1284 1224 8.50
2024-09-11 1300 40 1260 1224 7.90
2023-09-11 1348 42 1306 1224 4.10
2022-09-11 1348 42 1306 1224 4.10
2021-09-11 1302 59 1243 1224 4.20
2020-09-11 1269 70 1199 1224 3.50

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