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The Westleigh School

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The Westleigh School

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NL

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Pupils
957
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.9%
Attainment 8
36.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.6%
Basics 9-5
21.2%

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
13.2%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc 9-5
0.5%
EBacc 9-4
1.6%
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About The Westleigh School

The Westleigh School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. The school has around 957 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Westleigh High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Westleigh School

What is The Westleigh School's Ofsted rating?
The Westleigh School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Westleigh School's latest exam results?
The Westleigh School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Westleigh School located?
The Westleigh School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 5NL).
How many pupils attend The Westleigh School?
The Westleigh School has around 957 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Westleigh School with other schools?
View The Westleigh 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 Wigan.