Hitchin Girls' School vs Westcliff High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 78 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
| Measure | Hitchin Girls' School Hitchin, East of England | Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #42 of 460 | #11 of 460 |
| National rank | #293 of 4,090 | #85 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,357 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,357 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | 75.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.8% | 97.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.1% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 7.28 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | 40.7 |
| town | Hitchin | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hgs.herts.sch.uk/ | www.whsg.info |
The verdict
- •Westcliff High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 89.2).
- •Hitchin Girls' School is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 1,354.
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 Hitchin Girls' School better than Westcliff High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff High School for Girls ranks higher (95.9 vs 89.2 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 Hitchin Girls' School and Westcliff High School for Girls?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hitchin Girls' School: 1,357. Westcliff High School for Girls: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hitchin Girls' School and Westcliff High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Hitchin Girls' School is 42nd of 460 and Westcliff High School for Girls is 11th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).