St Thomas More High School vs Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 265 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,309 students
| Measure | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #90 of 460 | #7 of 460 |
| National rank | #743 of 4,090 | #43 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,243 | 1,309 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,243 | 1,309 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 118.4% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 77.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.7% | 97.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.9% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | 7.53 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 43.3 |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk | www.whsb.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westcliff High School for Boys Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 76.2).
- •Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 1,243.
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 Thomas More High School better than Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff High School for Boys Academy ranks higher (97.5 vs 76.2 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 St Thomas More High School and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More High School: 1,243. Westcliff High School for Boys Academy: 1,309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More High School and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy rank in East of England?
St Thomas More High School is 90th of 460 and Westcliff High School for Boys Academy is 7th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).