Westcliff High School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Westcliff High School for Boys
Gender
Exam Board
CSSE
Places (Year 7)
185
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
StretchedAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
1,292
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 21/11/2023
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
77.6
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
97.7%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two papers: English (60 minutes + 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (60 minutes)
Admissions
Student Demographics
6%
Free School Meals
17.6%
English as Additional Language
0.31%
EHCP
2.94%
SEN Support