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  • 22/10/26

    WHSB Celebrates the Centenary of its alumni, the Old Westcliffian Association

    This September, generations of alumni, staff, and friends came together to reminisce and look forward to the future. Guests enjoyed vibrant student musical performances, historic archive displays, and thrilling CCF parades and demonstrations before gathering in the Main Hall for afternoon tea. Th...
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  • 21/10/26

    Westcliff Royal Navy Cadets March with Pride at National Trafalgar Day Parade

    The Royal Navy cadets from Westcliff High School for Boys’ CCF proudly participated in last weekend's National Trafalgar Day Parade in London for their third year in a row, to commemorate the life and legacy of Admiral Lord Nelson and the historic Battle of Trafalgar. The event brought tog...
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  • 14/10/26

    WHSB Students Gain Valuable Insights at Medical Careers Morning

    The annual medical careers morning hosted by Southend University Hospital, part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, recently welcomed local Lower and Upper Sixth students for an engaging series of talks. Designed to offer a realistic glimpse into the medical profession, the popular even...
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  • 08/10/26

    Year 9 pupils from WHSB take part in the "Take Your Child to Work Day"

    This September, Year 9 pupils from WHSB took part in the "Take Your Child to Work Day," gaining first-hand insight into various UK industry sectors by shadowing their parents and carers. Meanwhile, other pupils stayed on site to take part in an equally engaging series of interactive workpl...
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  • 04/10/26

    Annual appointment of four Senior Cadets

    The annual appointment of four Senior Cadets marks an important milestone for WHSB's Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingent, signalling a new chapter of student leadership and excellence. We are delighted that Abdullah, Wilson, Sam, and Noah have been named the most senior cadets within their res...
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  • 28/09/26

    Upper Sixth student and CCF Cadet Nova completes the advanced Gold Wings flying course at RNAS Yeovilton as part of the Royal Navy Cadet Naval Aviation Team's 2026 Naval Wings Programme

    Congratulations to our Upper Sixth student and CCF Cadet Nova on completing the advanced Gold Wings flying course at RNAS Yeovilton in August as part of the Royal Navy Cadet Naval Aviation Team's 2026 Naval Wings Programme. The Cadet Naval Wings Programme is a competitive, merit-based aviatio...
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  • 24/09/26

    Upper Sixth student engineers achieve outstanding success in the prestigious Industrial Cadets Gold Award

    We are delighted that our talented Upper Sixth student engineers have achieved outstanding success in the prestigious Industrial Cadets Gold Award. This national industry-led accreditation programme for work readiness in STEM is run by the Engineering Development Trust for older students attending s...
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  • 02/09/26

    The Westcliff Diary - Issue 106 – AUTUMN 2026

    A copy of our Autumn edition of The Westcliff Diary, can be accessed using the link below. This latest edition provides details of our exciting programme of events, activities and arrangements for this term Click here to view a copy of the Autumn 2026 edition of The Westcliff Diary...
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  • 02/09/26

    Welcome to our new Year 7 Pupils

    We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 pupils to the School today, and look forward to helping them to settle into their new surroundings. They have an exciting day ahead!
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  • 17/07/26

    We wish pupils, parents, and staff a fantastic, well-earned summer holiday break

    Our thanks to the pupils and staff at Westcliff High School for Boys for their commitment and hard work across the last academic year; your outstanding contributions have meant there has been much to celebrate. We wish pupils, parents, and staff a fantastic, well-earned summer holiday break.
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  • 08/07/26

    CCF Royal Navy Cadets Represent the School with Pride at Southend Armed Forces Day

    Well done to the CCF Cadets in our Royal Navy Section who represented the School superbly at Southend’s Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June. We are proud of the cadets, who conducted themselves with dignity, showing great respect as they joined Southend’s Mayor Cllr Tony Cox, Reverend F...
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  • 02/07/26

    WHSB Students Reach New Heights in UK Rocketry National Final

    Following their success in the regional finals of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) back in April, we are now incredibly proud to celebrate our Lower Sixth Rocketry Team's achievement in the National Final, held on 25 June at the Buckminster Gliding Club in Leicestershire. The UKROC Nat...
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