The Westborough School is a primary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

The Westborough School currently has around 451 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.7%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9BS
Website: www.thewestboroughschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01702349249
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southend-on-Sea
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Tonya Brook
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 145010

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 451
Number of Boys: 227
Number of Girls: 224

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.70%215
Other White8.60%39
Bangladeshi8.60%39
African8.00%36
Pakistani6.40%29
Other Asian4.70%21
Indian4.70%21
Other Mixed2.40%11
White and Black Caribbean2.40%11
White and Asian2.00%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.00%9
White and Black African1.80%8
Irish0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.2)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Westborough Academy
Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Westborough Primary School and Nursery
Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
The Westborough School
Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH
- not rated 618 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU
3out of 4 661 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG
4out of 4 896 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG
- not rated 896 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT
- not rated 994 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT
- not rated 994 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Prittlewell Technology College
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT
- not rated 994 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road , SS1 1ND
- not rated 1,227 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
121 - 127 North Road , Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7AH
- not rated 556 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Seabrook College
Burr Hill Chase , Prittlewell SS2 6PE
- not rated 637 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Seabrook College
Burr Hill Chase , Prittlewell SS2 6PE
- not rated 637 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southend YMCA Community School
The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH
- not rated 816 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT
- not rated 994 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.