The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 853
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- WEST HILL SCHOOL
- Head
- Claire Cronin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1LX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is West Hill School a selective school?
No. West Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Hill School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Hill School?
West Hill School currently has 853 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hill School take?
West Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Hill School?
West Hill School is in Stalybridge, SK15 1LX, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hill School have a sixth form?
No, West Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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