The Westborough School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Westborough School
Address: Macdonald Avenue
Town/City: Westcliff-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS0 9BS
Telephone Number: 01702 349249
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: South East Essex Academy Trust
Sponsor: South East Essex Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Tipper
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 443 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34%

Location and administration

URN: 145010
DfE Number: 882/2004
UKPRN: 10064452
UPRN: 100091581826
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend West and Leigh (E14001502)
Electoral Ward: Prittlewell (E05002219)

Easting & Northing: 587197E, 186540N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 50.39" N 0° 41' 54.77" E
Plus Code: 9F32GMWX+WC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Jessica Alborough - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Emma Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 December 2028.
  • Miss Tonya Brook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Tracy Dennis - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Ethan Gates - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Gilliann Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Pastor Andrew Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sioux McKeown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sally Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Ms Helen Sloan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mr David Tipper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).