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Westwood High is a All-through, Girls, Islam school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 347 students from age 3-19 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Oldham
OL9 6HR
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Oldham
OL8 4BX
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Phase of Education | |
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All-through | All-through |
Type | |
Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
Snobe grade | |
B-
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D-
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Ofset report | |
Outstanding | - |
Age range | |
3-19 | 2-18 |
Gender | |
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Girls | Co-Ed |
Student teacher ratio | |
- | - |
Proficient Math | |
- | - |
Proficient Read | |
- | - |
Grade 5 or above GCSE | |
NP | NP |
Grade 5 or above A Level | |
SUPP | 30.60% |
Day Fees | |
- | £3,070 to £4,200 |
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Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 32.87% | 32.61% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 49.13% | 45.12% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 65% | 25.43% | 24.74% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 13.04% | 12.88% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 17.13% | 17.02% |
EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 2.95 | 2.95 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.33% | 90.41% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 208 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 82.87% | 86.27% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.93% | 34.07% |
School sixth forms | - | 11.93% | 30.61% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 30.33% | 10.46% |
Other education destinations | - | 10.87% | 11.15% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 2.17% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 57.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 15 | 28.86% | 29.11% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 45.33% | 43.24% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.67% | 25.67% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 43 | 6.52% | 11.35% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 53 | 10.38% | 16.36% |
EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 2.68 | 2.87 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.23% | 90.2% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 182 | 134 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 79.62% | 84.04% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 55.38% | 33.41% |
School sixth forms | - | 12.46% | 30.99% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 2.31% | 8.53% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.62% | 11.14% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.54% | 3.41% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.78% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 19 | 28.9% | 29.04% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 15 | 43.81% | 42.49% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 62% | 23.29% | 24.64% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% 22 | 10% | 11.21% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% 12 | 13.52% | 15.89% |
EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.36% | 84.92% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 78.91% | 73.97% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.82% | 28.45% |
School sixth forms | - | 13.55% | 31.33% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 25.36% | 9.15% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.93% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.97% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 27.44% | 29.4% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 43.39% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 55% | 24.83% | 25.18% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 10.61% | 14.6% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 12.78% | 16.15% |
EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.2% | 85.25% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 212 | 144 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 62% | 58.21% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.2% | 30.7% |
School sixth forms | - | 15.5% | 31.92% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 29.5% | 9.03% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.73% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.9% | 4.79% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.48% |
Holidays | Date |
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Autumn Half Term Holidays | 29th May 2023 To 2nd Jun 2023 |
Winter Holidays | 24th Oct 2022 To 28th Oct 2022 |
Winter Holidays | 26th Jul 2023 To 1st Sep 2023 |
Spring Holidays | 19th Dec 2022 To 2nd Jan 2023 |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 13th Feb 2023 To 17th Feb 2023 |
Summer Holidays | 3rd Apr 2023 To 14th Apr 2023 |
Terms | Dates |
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Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2022 To 23rd Oct 2022 |
Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2022 To 18th Dec 2022 |
Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2023 To 12th Feb 2023 |
Spring Term-2 | 18th Feb 2023 To 2nd Apr 2023 |
Summer Term | 15th Apr 2023 To 28th May 2023 |
Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2023 To 25th Jul 2023 |
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Claim your school today FreeThe principal leads with passion and skill, having high aspirations for pupils and staff.
Senior leaders are well supported by the proprietor and governors to meet independent school standards.
Teaching is exceptionally strong with excellent subject knowledge and caring relationships with pupils.
The curriculum is exciting and stimulating, securing full engagement and participation.
Pupils behave excellently, being respectful, resilient, upstanding, and cooperative with their peers.
Teaching assistants work well with teachers, but not always deployed effectively. Teachers do not always adhere to feedback and assessment policy.
Sixth-form courses are closely tailored to students' interests, and students have positive attitudes to learning.
Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the school, saying their children are safe, cared for, and making good progress.
The school's work to promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding and their appreciation of British values is exemplary.
Children make outstanding progress in developing their reading, writing, and mathematical skills in Nursery and Reception classes.