Westhoughton High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bolton Road Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire BL5 3BZ |
| Phone | 01942814122 |
| Reference Number | 105252 |
Westhoughton High is currently rated as requiring improvement across all aspects of its performance, including the quality of education and leadership. While most pupils express enjoyment and a sense of safety at school, their academic experiences vary considerably. There are instances of strong community involvement and extracurricular opportunities, yet the curriculum in some subjects is poorly structured which leads to inadequate learning experiences, especially for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This has resulted in a noticeable gap in achievements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1338 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.87%
Girls: 48.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 137 | 116 | 253 |
| 8 | 142 | 139 | 281 |
| 9 | 146 | 129 | 275 |
| 10 | 134 | 133 | 267 |
| 11 | 135 | 127 | 262 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.9% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy participating in extracurricular activities.
- Leaders have ensured a broad choice of subjects for students.
- Effective support is provided for pupils learning to read.
- Robust processes in safeguarding practices.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design is inconsistent and does not meet learning needs fully.
- Some pupils with SEND do not achieve well due to lack of support.
- Attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, are low.
- Inconsistent behaviour management leads to interruptions in learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 84 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 96 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 93 | 23 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU |
0.32 miles |
|
Washacre Primary Academy
Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2NJ |
0.37 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ |
0.42 miles |
|
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3HP |
0.52 miles |
|
The Gates Primary School
Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3QA |
0.64 miles |
|
Eatock Primary School
St George's Avenue, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2ER |
0.74 miles |
|
St George's CofE Primary School
The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2FB |
0.9 miles |
|
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU |
0.99 miles |
|
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ |
1.59 miles |
|
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA |
1.66 miles |
|
Meadowbank Primary School
Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX |
1.72 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD |
1.99 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 1EN |
2 miles |
|
Lostock Primary School
Glengarth Drive, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4PS |
2.05 miles |
|
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9FD |
2.07 miles |
|
Beaumont Primary School
Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4RX |
2.08 miles |
|
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Hereford Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4DH |
2.1 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Leigh Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA |
2.1 miles |
|
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton
Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4RX |
2.11 miles |
|
Rowan Tree Primary School
Green Hall Close, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 9HP |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA |
1.94 miles |
|
Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG |
2.11 miles |
|
Atherton High School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY |
2.14 miles |
|
Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
2.14 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG |
2.21 miles |
|
The Westleigh School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL |
2.41 miles |
|
The Parks School
Market Street, Hindley, Hindley, WN2 3AN |
2.63 miles |
|
St Joseph's RC High School
Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6HW |
2.66 miles |
|
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4HE |
2.75 miles |
|
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN |
2.89 miles |
|
Thomasson Memorial School
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3LA |
2.93 miles |
|
Essa Academy
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH |
2.95 miles |
|
Cambian Tyldesley School
Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, Wigan, Manchester, M29 8BS |
3.12 miles |
|
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
The Quest, Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB |
3.15 miles |
|
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3HL |
3.2 miles |
|
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PB |
3.34 miles |
|
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 6TQ |
3.35 miles |
|
Lever Park School
Stocks Park Drive, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6DE |
3.35 miles |
|
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
3.5 miles |
|
The Holden School
Firs Lane, Leigh, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, WN7 4SB |
3.55 miles |