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The Westleigh School
Goodgraded 08/11/2022Ages 11–16957 pupilsDoes not apply
The Westleigh School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leigh, within the Wigan local authority. The school has around 957 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2022, The Westleigh School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.5 and 25% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leigh can view The Westleigh School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence36.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals44.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 836.4
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths21%
Grade 4+ English & maths43%
EBacc entry13%
EBacc average point score3.09
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leigh
All schools in Leigh →Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miTwelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miWestleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miNewton Westpark Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miLeigh St John's CofE PrimaryGood · 0.8 miSacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh1.1 mi
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