Westborough High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stockhill Street Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 2JE |
| Phone | 01924469549 |
| Reference Number | 107775 |
Westborough High School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel cared for and supported by their teachers. With a broad curriculum aimed at preparing students for future opportunities, leaders have shown ambition for their pupils' success, including strong ties with local higher education institutions to inspire aspirations. While some improvements are underway, particularly in the curriculum, the overall positive atmosphere and effective pastoral care are notable strengths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 919 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.34%
Girls: 42.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 87 | 193 |
| 8 | 103 | 76 | 179 |
| 9 | 107 | 80 | 187 |
| 10 | 99 | 83 | 182 |
| 11 | 112 | 66 | 178 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 70.2% |
| White, British | 11.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive culture
- Strong leadership ambition for pupil success
- Good behavior and active pupil participation in lessons
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Good career guidance and monitoring of post-school destinations
- Comprehensive personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Need for greater breadth and depth in some subjects' curriculum
- Low participation in wider personal development opportunities
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.7% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 116 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 108 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
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Westmoor Primary School
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Flatts Nursery School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
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0.54 miles |
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Boothroyd Primary Academy
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0.56 miles |
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
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0.56 miles |
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0.96 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
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1.2 miles |
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1.24 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
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0.17 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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