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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.

It is one hundred years or so since some ...

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The Westcliff Diary - Issue 101 - SPRING 2025

The Westcliff Diary

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Learner Profile

The WHSB Learner Profile outlines the attributes that every student should strive towards.

Upcoming Events

Monday 3 March is National Offer Day: Please find below some information that may be useful:

* Welcome Packs will be sent to all those offered a place here within the next 15 working days following an email for online acceptance of the place.
* Parent Information Evening is Thursday 3 July 2025, 7.30pm and Pupil Induction Day is Friday 4 July 2025 - all this will be in the welcome pack.
* Open Evening is Tuesday 24 June which is aimed at Year 5 pupils but if offer holders wish to look round they are welcome.
* Appeals information is on the website - please notify the Headmaster in writing no later than Friday 21 March 2025.
* Cut-off scores for September 2024 Entry were: 303 for Inside Priority Area and 355 for Outside Priority Area (this year's cut-off scores will be issued by CSSE in due course)
* Any other queries should be directed to Southend City Council or your local authority: https://www.southend.gov.uk/school-admissions/secondary-school-admissions/4