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Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.3 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,338
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, this school performs in the top 58% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement compared to other institutions. However, only 60% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, suggesting there are areas that need attention. While the school serves a large student body of 1,338, parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.54862, -2.51709 · BL5 3BZ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105252
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westhoughton-high.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Westhoughton High School rated by Ofsted?
Westhoughton High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Westhoughton High School a good school?
Westhoughton High School scores 7.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Westhoughton High School in GCSEs?
Westhoughton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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