The Westleigh School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westleigh Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 5NL |
| Phone | 01942202580 |
| Reference Number | 146087 |
The Westleigh School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, achieving a rating of good in all inspected areas. This is the school's first inspection since it opened in 2018, and it reflects the effective leadership and the determination of the staff to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The school ensures that pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs, are given the necessary support to succeed academically and feel safe and valued within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 957 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.37%
Girls: 49.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 86 | 169 |
| 8 | 105 | 89 | 194 |
| 9 | 117 | 101 | 218 |
| 10 | 87 | 101 | 188 |
| 11 | 90 | 98 | 188 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.4% |
| African | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders instill high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
- Pupils make friends easily and feel happy and safe.
- The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive.
- Pupils benefit from a strong programme of enrichment activities.
- Teachers display strong subject expertise and deliver curriculums well.
- The school has effective arrangements for safeguarding.
Areas for Improvement
- In one or two subjects, curriculums are not adequately organized, affecting knowledge retention.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 40.2% |
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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| Second Preference | 65 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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0.22 miles |
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1.07 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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