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West Hill School
Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1LX, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.0 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
853
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 63% of schools nationwide. A notable strength is the 61% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate of 8% may indicate limited participation in a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11 to 16, with parent satisfaction likely reflecting the school's positive attributes.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 8% | 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Asian Pakistani9.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Black African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.48652, -2.06583 · SK15 1LX
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN137020
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westhillschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Hill School rated by Ofsted?
West Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2016.
Is West Hill School a good school?
West Hill School scores 38.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 West Hill School in GCSEs?
West Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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