Westcliff High School for Girls

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Pupils' exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes to learning reflect leaders' high expectations. They show respect for each other and for staff. The welcome given to visitors, including in pupils' willingness to share their learning, is impressive. Should any pupil, on rare occasions, need support to improve their behaviour, the school is quick to provide it. New pupils settle in quickly. Pupils in Year 7 speak with pride and excitement about their school. Students who join in the sixth form rapidly develop a sense of belonging. They are confident and well-integrated into the school's community. Pupils learn to stay safe and to make safe choices. They are safe in school. Pupils are very well prepared for life beyond the school. The curriculum includes important preparation for their next stages in education, employment and/or training. This high-quality support sets pupils and students up extremely well as they move on at the end of Year 11 or Year 13. The vast array of lunchtime clubs and extra-curricular activities has something for everyone. Many pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Others enjoy, for example, debating, engineering and knitting clubs. Pupils and sixth-form students routinely make a significant contribution to school life acting as role models and leaders.

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