Westcliff High School for Girls Catchment Area
Westcliff High School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1342 pupils, and a capacity of 1224 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,342
Pupils
1,224
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Westcliff High School for Girls Catchment Area Information
Entry to Westcliff High School for Girls is selective — 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.
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- Full address
- Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BS
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 8.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136490
Other Secondary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea
If Westcliff High School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westcliff High School for Girls
Is Westcliff High School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Westcliff High School for Girls currently has 1342 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1224 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Westcliff High School for Girls? ▾
Westcliff High School for Girls 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 Girls cover? ▾
Westcliff High School for Girls 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 Girls? ▾
Westcliff High School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.