Westcliff High School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Westcliff High School for Boys

Grammar SchoolEssex, East of England20 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

CSSE

Places (Year 7)

185

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

Stretched

About Westcliff High School for Boys

Westcliff High School for Boys is a grammar school where academic ambition meets genuine character development. The curriculum goes well beyond examination requirements, with expert teachers who challenge pupils to think deeply, debate ideas, and take ownership of their learning. Service to others runs through school life, whether through the combined cadet force, charity leadership, or sixth-formers mentoring younger students. An exceptional co-curricular programme offers everything from astronomy to Latin, with many activities initiated and run by the pupils themselves. Boys here are encouraged to become "the best versions of themselves" — thoughtful, articulate young men well-prepared for university and beyond.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglish

Ages & Pupils

1,292

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 21/11/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

77.6

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

97.7%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,292 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1Stretched
Consortium
CSSE (Essex)

Test Format

Two papers: English (60 minutes + 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (60 minutes)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
185 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
SS0-SS9 postcode areas with 80% local quota, 20% available outside catchment
Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

6%

Free School Meals

17.6%

English as Additional Language

0.31%

EHCP

2.94%

SEN Support

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