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Westwood High
- All-through
- Oldham OL9 6HR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are ready for the next stage in their education, employment or training
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect others, and are tolerant of the differences between people
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff adapt the curriculum to ensure pupils with SEND succeed
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the school's communication and support for embedding new ideas
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use successful assessment strategies to adapt future learning
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff need further training to deliver the phonics program effectively
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School helps parents understand phonics teaching to support learning at home
Communication with Parents: Parents receive useful information about their children’s learning
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils can share worries with trusted adults; respectful culture is promoted
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership ensures curriculum reflection on pupils’ interests and aspirations
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils learn how to keep safe online and understand their mental health
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Classrooms are calm and pupils give sensitive reminders to peers
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, promoting safety
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Range of activities including residential visits and community projects
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Opportunities help pupils develop confidence and independence
Career Counselling Services: Sharp focus on sixth formers’ next steps and work experience
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students receive guidance to make well-informed choices about futures
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND receive necessary support and curriculum adaptations
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Westwood High is a All-through, Girls, Islam school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 353 students from age 2-19 yr.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Recently, Westwood High School celebrated another another year of outstanding GCSE achievements. Our Key Stage 1 SAT results at the end were also extremely encouraging. Since the school's doors initially opened in 2012, it has undergone significant growth and development. Recently, two of our ineligible teachers attained Qualified Teacher Status.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | £548 to £4,800 |
Secondary Exam Result
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 58.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 46.22% | 43.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 71% | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 2.86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.13% | 3.59% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 49.13% | 45.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 15 | 28.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 45.33% | 43.41% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 43 | 6.52% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 53 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 182 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 55.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.46% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 19 | 28.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 15 | 43.81% | 42.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 23.29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% 22 | 10% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% 12 | 13.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.91% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 25.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 27.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 43.39% | 43.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 24.83% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 10.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 212 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.9% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
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| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
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| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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