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West Hill School

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West Hill School

Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1LX

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Boys
Pupils
853
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.8%
Attainment 8
43.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.1%
Basics 9-5
37.9%

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
8.3%
EBacc APS
3.46
EBacc 9-5
4.1%
EBacc 9-4
5.9%
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About West Hill School

West Hill School is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 853 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Thompson Cross, Stalybridge, SK15 1LX | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Hill School

What is West Hill School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are West Hill School's latest exam results?
West Hill School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Hill School located?
West Hill School is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside (SK15 1LX).
How many pupils attend West Hill School?
West Hill School has around 853 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Hill School with other schools?
View West Hill 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 Tameside.