SecondaryData as of May 2026

Westborough High School

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE

A Good-rated secondary school in Dewsbury.

Foundation school

Pupils

919

Ages

11-16

FSM

46.2%

Attainment 8

42.5

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2012

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 142 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

Jun 2022 — School remains Good
Jan 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Westborough High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 142 responses): 99% of parents would recommend Westborough High School.

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?

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