Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Catchment Area
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1292 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,292
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
The catchment area for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Southend-on-Sea may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →Westcliff High School for Boys Academy: 1300 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy has a published admission number of 1300 places. 1292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1300, Southend-on-Sea's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Westcliff-on-Sea.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southend-on-Sea publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southend-on-Sea school admissions →
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136272
Other Secondary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea
If Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Westcliff High School for Boys Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
What is the catchment area for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy? ▾
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Southend-on-Sea publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Westcliff High School for Boys Academy cover? ▾
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy? ▾
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.