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Westwood College
Requires Improvementgraded 21/05/2024Ages 13–18770 pupilsNone
Westwood College is a secondary school for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Leek, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 770 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 21/05/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leek can view Westwood College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 21/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.2
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry49%
EBacc average point score4.04
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.3
Value added+0.04Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leek
All schools in Leek →Woodcroft AcademyGood · 0.5 miSt Edward's Church of England Academy0.4 miWestwood First SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Mary's Catholic AcademyGood · 0.9 miAll Saints CofE First SchoolGood · 1.3 miHopedale School2.1 mi
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