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Westwood College
Westwood Park, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
770
Capacity
911
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, this school performs in the top 60% nationally, and 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. While 63% of pupils progress to university, only 11% go on to top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 49% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.10409, -2.05251 · ST13 8NP
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142755
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewwc.ttlt.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Westwood College rated by Ofsted?
Westwood College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Westwood College a good school?
Westwood College scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Westwood College in GCSEs?
Westwood College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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