GCSE 2025/26
#1,837 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146087.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 45.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 62.8%, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 63.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 43.3%, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12.2%, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 53.3%, worse than England, worse than Wigan | 59.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 180 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 976 |
| Girls | 458 |
| Boys | 518 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 44.1% |
| First language not English | 18.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,050 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 7% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 181 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 51 |
| Average class size | 21.1 |
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 | 17.2 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 56.88 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 29.6 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 63.94 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 55.5 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 41.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 7 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 6.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 188 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 295 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 154 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 154 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 5 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.1%, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.9%, similar to England, similar to Wigan | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4%, similar to England, worse than Wigan | 3.4% | 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 | 16.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.3% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.8% |
| Permanent exclusions | 8 |
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. | 79.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 68.6% |
| Further education | 53.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 15.1% |
| Sixth form college | 13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% |
| Employment | 4.7% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2015. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Newton Westpark Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Leigh St John's CofE Primary | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2019. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Hindley Green Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2014. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Leigh Central Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
The Westleigh School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 8 Nov 2022.
The Westleigh School ranks 1,837 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 43.3% of pupils at The Westleigh School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Westleigh School made 188 offers from 295 applications (1.6 per offer), and 154 of 154 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Westleigh School has 976 pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Westleigh School had 1,050 school places in 2024/25.
No, The Westleigh School teaches pupils up to age 16.
At The Westleigh School, the average class had 21.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.2 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Westleigh School missed 8.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.9% 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.