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Westborough High School

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Westborough High School

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE

Foundation school
Pupils
919
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.2%
Attainment 8
42.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.1%
Basics 9-5
35.4%

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
28.0%
EBacc APS
3.70
EBacc 9-5
12.0%
EBacc 9-4
17.7%
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About Westborough High School

Westborough High School is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 919 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Westborough High School

What is Westborough High School's Ofsted rating?
Westborough High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Westborough High School's latest exam results?
Westborough High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Westborough High School located?
Westborough High School is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF13 2JE).
How many pupils attend Westborough High School?
Westborough High School has around 919 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Westborough High School with other schools?
View Westborough 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 Kirklees.