Westcliff High School for Boys

Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0BP, United Kingdom
11-18 Years

Description

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is leading State Secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Boys

Every School has its own traditions, its own ethos, its own identity, and its own purpose.  The purpose of Westcliff High School for Boys (WHSB) is to provide an excellent education for our pupils, supporting them in their journey to adulthood by developing character and intellect within a happy and scholarly community. To this end WHSB provides exceptional teaching and a wealth of extra-curricular activities to develop the Learner Profile attributes in our pupils through a unique education filled with exciting, challenging and enjoyable experiences.
 

Facilities

LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL
At WHSB we want our pupils to know and understand the world around them. By setting the highest academic expectations and encouraging each pupil’s sense of self-worth and well-being, we aim to unlock their potential and equip them for adult life. They are passionate about our sense of community and value each individual and their contribution. We promote understanding and awareness of spiritual, social and cultural diversity and the need for mutual respect. We understand that joining a new school can be daunting for both pupils and parents and we regard every individual as a unique member of our community, working hard to effect a smooth transition such that every new pupil soon feels happy and settled at school. During their time at WHSB we seek to inculcate in our pupils a love of learning that will stay with them for their whole lives.
     
SIXTH FORM
The majority of pupils who join WHSB in Year 7 choose to remain with us for a full seven years with the final two as a member of our vibrant, co-educational Sixth Form.  Approximately 50 students join our Sixth Form from other schools each year. The School is proud of the achievements and attitudes of its Sixth Form students. Public examination results are strong; students take pride in going beyond a superficial understanding of concepts, and many take their learning far beyond the syllabus. Students participate in and lead a wide range of school events and clubs - academic, artistic, sporting, technical, social and entrepreneurial.
 

Features

Things to note

ART
The Art Department maintain a WHSB Art Gallery which is a digital exhibition space and and a live resource bank for students and parents.  The site also lists schemes of work and is regularly updated as students produce new images and teachers prepare more materials.

DRAMA
The Drama Department at WHSB manages an exceptionally busy programme of extra-curricular theatre at the School, making wide use of the various interesting spaces that a School offers to stage inventive, interesting and provocative pieces of theatre.

MUSIC
Music commands a high profile within the School and participation in extra-curricular Music activities is strongly encouraged. The School prides itself on its diverse range of extra-curricular musical activities. It is possible for every pupil to be involved in extra-curricular music, regardless of their ability or instrument. 

SPORT
Sport is an important part of life at WHSB. They are passionate about sport and value the role it has to play in promoting healthy lifestyles, instilling discipline and developing character. No matter what a pupil’s age or ability, there are sporting opportunities available for them.
 

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Westcliff High School for Boys is a selective academy grammar school.  Admission to the School at age 11 is determined through a selection procedure administered by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE - https://csse.org.uk/) involving tests in English and Mathematics.  Entry at 16 is determined by the successful completion of GCSE studies and the meeting of the School’s Sixth Form entry threshold. The School is sometimes able to consider the entry of students at other times and is always responsive to parental enquiries.
 

Fees

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Scholarships

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Achievements

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