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Westhoughton High School

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Westhoughton High School

Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3BZ

Community school
Pupils
1,338
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.9%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.4%
Basics 9-5
40.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
6.6%
EBacc APS
3.62
EBacc 9-5
3.5%
EBacc 9-4
5.4%
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About Westhoughton High School

Westhoughton High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 1,338 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bolton Road, Bolton, BL5 3BZ | More schools in Bolton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Westhoughton High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Westhoughton High School

What is Westhoughton High School's Ofsted rating?
Westhoughton High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Westhoughton High School's latest exam results?
Westhoughton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Westhoughton High School located?
Westhoughton High School is a secondary school in Bolton, Bolton (BL5 3BZ).
How many pupils attend Westhoughton High School?
Westhoughton High School has around 1,338 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Westhoughton High School with other schools?
View Westhoughton High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bolton.