The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 957
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 41.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Carlton Bramwell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Primary · Very close
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Primary · 353m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 360m away
Newton Westpark Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Westleigh School a selective school?
No. The Westleigh School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Westleigh School's Ofsted rating?
The Westleigh School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Westleigh School?
The Westleigh School currently has 957 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Westleigh School take?
The Westleigh School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Westleigh School?
The Westleigh School is in Leigh, WN7 5NL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Westleigh School have a sixth form?
No, The Westleigh School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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