Westwood High

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Ofsted Report
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Snobe Grade
B-

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School Info

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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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
B-
D-
Ofset report
Outstanding -
Age range
3-19 2-18
Gender
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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Secondary Exam Result

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 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% 32.61%
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
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
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%

Exam Result Not Published

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% 29.11%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
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The 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.

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