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Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

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Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP

01702475443

office@whsb.essex.sch.uk

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Welcome Message

Most pupils who join WHSB in Year 7 choose to remain with us for seven years, with the final two as members of our vibrant, co-educational Sixth Form. Approximately 80 students from other schools join our Sixth Form 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 surpassing a superficial understanding of concepts, and many take their learning far beyond the syllabus. Students participate in and lead various School events and clubs - academic, artistic, sporting, technical, social and entrepreneurial. Students are actively involved in supporting each other, supporting the younger members of the School, and in valuable community work.

In the Sixth Form, students enjoy greater independence and dedicated facilities. They develop their leadership potential by taking on positions of responsibility and working with younger pupils. They make a valuable contribution to the community within the School and in our locality by volunteering their services as part of our enrichment programme. Many demonstrate initiative by setting up clubs and societies for their peers and those in their younger years. The Sixth Form is at the heart of WHSB, and community spirit is at the heart of the Sixth Form.

Academically, students in the Sixth Form achieve at an impressively high level. They work hard in subjects in which they have found enjoyment, and their effort brings rewards. Many progress to the most prestigious universities, including both Oxford and Cambridge. With aspiration comes motivation, and with motivation comes success.


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Admissions Process

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Application to the Sixth Form (external)

Induction

Key Dates & Deadlines

13/11/2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

01/12/2025

Application Start (external)

14/01/2026

Taster Afternoon (internal)

30/01/2026

Application Deadline (external)


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Enrichment Activities

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A distinctive feature of life at WHSB is our extra-curricular provision. We believe this is vital in building happy, successful and rounded young people. Our provision is diverse, extensive and continually evolving.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Combined Cadet Force

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP


FAQs

I am current Year 11 WHSB pupil, when do I apply?

Current Year 11 WHSB pupils do not need to complete the application form (typically open from December to January). Current WHSB pupils will complete an intentions and course selection form at the start of February. This follows on from the Taster Afternoon in early January and the Transition to Sixth Form Evening in late January.