Westcliff High School for Girls Tops the Nation in GCSE Engineering for the Second Consecutive Year!

We are thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, Westcliff High School for Girls has achieved the highest average point score in the country for GCSE Engineering.

 Following the national review of GCSE results from the 2024 exam series, our students have once again outperformed every other school in the UK offering this challenging and highly respected qualification, including leading grammar, independent, and boarding schools. This back-to-back national achievement is a truly remarkable milestone in WHSG’s STEM journey.

This success is due not only to the individual hard work of our students but also to the strength of unity across year groups. After their own record-breaking success, many members of the Class of 2023 chose to continue their Engineering studies at A-Level and took the initiative to create a STEM club, providing mentoring and weekly study sessions for the then Year 11 students, now the Class of 2024. That tradition of support has continued, with this year’s cohort already giving back in the same way to the next generation of budding engineers. This mutual respect, collaboration, and passion for the subject is a living testament to WHSG’s core values of Leadership, Enrichment, Scholarship, and Kindness.

Head of Engineering, Mr Bortone, shared his pride in the students:

“To see this happen for a second year is extraordinary. The Class of 2024 showed the same spirit, commitment, and passion for the subject as their predecessors, and they’ve taken WHSG Engineering to new heights yet again.”

A student from the cohort reflected:

“We knew the previous year set a high bar, but that pushed us to aim even higher. The support we gave each other and the way we stayed motivated made all the difference. We’re so proud to carry on this legacy.”

This repeat success is a testament to the continued excellence, perseverance, and community spirit of our students and staff. It also reinforces WHSG’s position as a national leader in Engineering education at GCSE level.