About the school
Westcliff High School for Boys is a selective academy grammar school admitting pupils principally at 11 and 16. Admission at age 11 is through the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex selection procedure.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mr M A Skelly |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open evening for Year 7 entry 2027: Tuesday 23 June, 5pm to 9pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Consortium paper |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) |
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics |
📄 Free Westcliff High School for Boys Academy practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The page advertises an open evening for Year 7 entry 2027 on 2026-06-23. It says parents should return the Local Authority Common Application Form by the date on that form, and that candidates must also complete the CSSE Supplementary Information Form by the date on that form. It links to CSSE for details of the entrance test for 2026 entry, but gives no 2028-entry registration or test dates on the school site.
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