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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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Westwood High
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 | |
- | - |
Grade 5 or above A Level | |
- | - |
Day Fees | |
- | £3,070 to £4,200 |
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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 | 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% | 45.1% |
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% | 24.73% |
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% | 90.4% |
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% | 34.04% |
School sixth forms | - | 11.93% | 30.65% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 30.33% | 10.43% |
Other education destinations | - | 10.87% | 11.17% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 1.99% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 2.16% |
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 |
---|---|---|
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% | 43.21% |
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% | 25.64% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 43 | 6.52% | 11.36% |
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% | 90.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 182 | 134 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 79.62% | 84.02% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 55.38% | 33.35% |
School sixth forms | - | 12.46% | 31.04% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 2.31% | 8.49% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.62% | 11.16% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.54% | 3.4% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.77% |
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 |
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Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 19 | 28.9% | 29.05% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 15 | 43.81% | 42.47% |
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% | 24.62% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% 22 | 10% | 11.22% |
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% | 84.85% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 78.91% | 73.9% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.82% | 28.39% |
School sixth forms | - | 13.55% | 31.38% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 25.36% | 9.1% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.93% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.96% |
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 |
---|---|---|
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% | 29.39% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 43.39% | 42.95% |
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% | 25.15% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 10.61% | 14.59% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 12.78% | 16.14% |
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% | 85.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 212 | 144 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 62% | 58.14% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.2% | 30.57% |
School sixth forms | - | 15.5% | 31.99% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 29.5% | 9% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.74% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.9% | 4.78% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.47% |
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Holidays | Date |
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Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023 |
Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024 |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024 |
Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024 |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024 |
Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms | Dates |
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Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023 |
Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 To 24th Dec 2023 |
Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024 |
Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024 |
Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024 |
Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024 |
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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.