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Westhoughton High School
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- Westhoughton BL5 3BZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Mixed academic experience; some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to poorly designed curricula in certain subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils exhibit poor behaviour, especially during social times; bullying sometimes occurs.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not always use their subject knowledge effectively to help pupils learn.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers value the training they receive but do not always choose appropriate activities or teaching approaches.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have mixed views about the school. Some opportunities for involvement are present.
Communication: The school communicates with parents about their child’s progress but effectiveness varies.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are happy, others less positive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff act quickly when bullying is reported.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Recent actions to improve attendance; systems for managing behaviour need better implementation.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff know how to spot harm indicators and provide frequent training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective support in place for safeguarding; leaders respond to local risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities includes Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports clubs, cinema club, and swimming.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils engage in extracurricular activities despite mixed academic experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate careers advice and guidance, including work experience in Year 10.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identifies pupils with SEND effectively; lacks suitable resources and staff training.
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Westhoughton High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1354 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 63% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 30% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 43.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 21.74% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.78% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 84.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 38.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 11.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 19.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 33.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 45.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 20.9% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.23% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.39% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 41.91% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 20.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.17% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 4 | 29.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 2 | 44.47% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 19.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 4 | 11.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 146 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.35% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 40.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 14.15% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 21.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.45% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.15% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 4 | 28.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 1 | 42.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 6 | 8.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 6 | 12.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.96 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 33.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 20.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.63% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 24.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 21.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 75.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 36.46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 17.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.62% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.62% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westhoughton High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
