The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 770
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 14.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rowena Jukes (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westwood Park, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edward's Church of England Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 704m away
Woodcroft Academy
Primary · 746m away
Westwood First School
Primary · 812m away
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
All Saints CofE First School
Primary · 2.1km away
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Special school · 2.9km away
Horton St Michael's CofE First School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Westwood College a selective school?
No. Westwood College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Westwood College's Ofsted rating?
Westwood College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westwood College?
Westwood College currently has 770 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westwood College take?
Westwood College caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Westwood College?
Westwood College is in Leek, ST13 8NP, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westwood College have a sixth form?
Yes, Westwood College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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