The Westborough School
School Name: The Westborough School Address: Macdonald Avenue Town/City: Westcliff-on-Sea County: Essex Postcode: SS0 9BS Telephone Number: 01702 349249 Website: www.thewestboroughschool.co.uk
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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).