GCSE 2025/26
#2,563 of 3,312
Worse than 77% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,346 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142755.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 40.5, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 43.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 54.3%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 36%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 39.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 6.5%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 49.5%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 55.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 186 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 33.29, similar to England, similar to Staffordshire | 33.43 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 34.73, similar to England, similar to Staffordshire | 34.64 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 12.7%, worse than England, similar to Staffordshire | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.04, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 112 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 735 |
| Girls | 346 |
| Boys | 389 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 13.6% |
| First language not English | 1.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 911 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 19.3% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 311 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 78 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 21 |
| Average class size | 20.7 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 42.07 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 10.68 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 24.72 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 41.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 34 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4.2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3.2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.2%, similar to England, worse than Staffordshire | 7.3% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 19.2%, better than England, similar to Staffordshire | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 5.2%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire | 2.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 18.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 6.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.5% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 83.6% |
| Further education | 42.3% |
| School sixth form | 37.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% |
| Sixth form college | 3.7% |
| Employment | 3.2% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 86.3% |
| Higher education | 36.8% |
| Employment | 35.9% |
| Further education | 8.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Middle deemed secondary | St Edward's Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodcroft Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westwood First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2016. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2014. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Leek First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 May 2016. | |
| 1.8 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Churnet View Middle School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
| 1.8 mi | Secondary | Leek High School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. |
Westwood College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 May 2024.
Westwood College ranks 2,563 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 77% of schools) and 1,346 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 36% of pupils at Westwood College got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 40.5 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Westwood College was C+, and 12.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Westwood College has 735 pupils aged 13 to 18.
Westwood College had 911 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Westwood College has a sixth form with 311 places in 2024/25.
At Westwood College, the average class had 20.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Westwood College missed 8.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 19.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.