The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 919
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- The Dewsbury Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Jennifer Cass (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John�s CE Primary School
Primary · Very close
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Westmoor Primary School
Primary · 462m away
Flatts Nursery School
Nursery · 632m away
The Branch Christian School
Independent · 646m away
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Independent · 797m away
Ethos College
Pupil referral unit · 804m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 867m away
Questions parents ask
Is Westborough High School a selective school?
No. Westborough High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Westborough High School's Ofsted rating?
Westborough High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westborough High School?
Westborough High School currently has 919 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westborough High School take?
Westborough High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Westborough High School?
Westborough High School is in Dewsbury, WF13 2JE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westborough High School have a sixth form?
No, Westborough High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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