St Bernard's High School vs The Westborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
The Westborough School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | The Westborough School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 460 | #1337 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #787 of 4,090 | #11031 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,001 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,001 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stbernards.southend.sch.uk/ | www.thewestboroughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 36.1).
- •St Bernard's High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 443.
- •St Bernard's High School is girls and The Westborough School is co-educational.
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 St Bernard's High School better than The Westborough School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 36.1 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 St Bernard's High School and The Westborough School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's High School: 1,001. The Westborough School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's High School and The Westborough School rank in East of England?
St Bernard's High School is 96th of 460 and The Westborough School is 1337th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).