Darlinghurst Academy vs Westcliff High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 314 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlinghurst Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
547 students
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
| Measure | Darlinghurst Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #749 of 1,872 | #11 of 460 |
| National rank | #6250 of 15,697 | #85 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 547 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 547 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 75.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.7 |
| town | Leigh-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.darlinghurst.uk/ | www.whsg.info |
The verdict
- •Westcliff High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 58.1).
- •Westcliff High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 547.
- •Darlinghurst Academy is co-educational and Westcliff High School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darlinghurst Academy better than Westcliff High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff High School for Girls ranks higher (95.9 vs 58.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darlinghurst Academy and Westcliff High School for Girls?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darlinghurst Academy: 547. Westcliff High School for Girls: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darlinghurst Academy and Westcliff High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Darlinghurst Academy is 749th of 1,872 and Westcliff High School for Girls is 11th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).