PrepgirlsOfsted · Requires improvement

Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff

Southend-on-Sea, Essex · SS0 7AH

Pupils

106

Day fees

£6k

Inspection

Requires improvement

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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is a Jewish independent day school for girls aged 3–11 located in Southend-on-Sea. The school integrates Jewish religious and cultural education within a mainstream academic curriculum, serving the local Orthodox Jewish community. With 106 pupils across early years and primary phases, it offers a nurturing, faith-centred environment emphasizing both Hebrew language and secular subjects.

  • →Orthodox Jewish ethos and religious education integrated throughout the curriculum
  • →Small, close-knit community feel appropriate for younger primary-age children
  • →Hebrew language instruction from early years

Who thrives here

Families from Orthodox Jewish backgrounds seeking a faith-based education; girls aged 3–11 whose parents value Jewish identity and tradition alongside academic progression.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils106
Age range3–13
GenderGirls
Day fees£6k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated on the Essex coast; served by c2c rail connections to London Liverpool Street. Most families likely commute locally within Southend.
EthosOrthodox Jewish

Contact & visit

121 - 127 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

SS0 7AH

01702680881
Mrs Hindy Teichman, Head

Nearest stations

Southend Central12 min
Westcliff-on-Sea8 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?

Day fees at Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff are approximately £6,000 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff?

Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff a boarding school?

Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff is a day school in Southend-on-Sea and does not offer boarding.

What is Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff “Requires improvement” (2024).

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Strong sense of Jewish community and belonging

✓Effective Hebrew language teaching from early years

✓Attentive pastoral care in a small-school setting

Common concerns

!No public Ofsted inspection yet; limited transparency on academic outcomes and safeguarding procedures

!Narrow curricular focus on Jewish studies may limit exposure to secular subjects and diversity of thought