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Westhoughton High School

State school · Bolton, BL5 3BZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,354 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,354 ·
Local authority
Bolton Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Neil Coe

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill 16 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St George's CofE Primary School 12 %
The Gates Primary School 12 %
Eatock Primary School 10 %
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 9 %
Washacre Primary Academy 8 %
St Thomas CofE Primary School 6 %
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School 5 %
Lostock Primary School 3 %
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton 3 %
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton 2 %
Heathfield Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
81
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,354
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bolton Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
Lancashire
BL5 3BZ
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Telephone: 01942 814122

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westhoughton-high.org

Local authority: Bolton Council

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School data & information Westhoughton High School Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ
1,354 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.10
LA avg.
45.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.64 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 265 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 265 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 263 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 4
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Westhoughton High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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