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The Westleigh School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
957
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While GCSE attainment figures show that 43% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the school ranks in the top 91% nationally for Attainment 8, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching higher grades and the low EBacc entry rate of 13%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but parents may want to consider the academic challenges highlighted by the data.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Black African7.1%
White Other3.9%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.51444, -2.52898 · WN7 5NL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN146087
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitethewestleighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Westleigh School rated by Ofsted?
The Westleigh School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is The Westleigh School a good school?
The Westleigh School scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 The Westleigh School in GCSEs?
The Westleigh School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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