Westborough High School
Dewsbury, WF13 2JE · Kirklees · secondary school
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16th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 365 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.2 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westborough High School overview
How it's doing
Westborough High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 900 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches the total capacity?
What Ofsted said about Westborough High School
Overview
Westborough High School continues to be a good school with a "welcoming and inclusive culture" where pupils feel teachers care about them. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, providing a broad curriculum and effective pastoral care that prepares students well for life after school.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects and show enthusiasm, with "good behaviour" allowing lessons to proceed smoothly.
- Teachers effectively assess understanding to identify misconceptions, ensuring pupils "are learning the curriculum well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support and have the "same curriculum opportunities as every other pupil."
- Careers education is robust, meeting the Baker Clause requirements, with very few pupils leaving without a clear destination.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders and governors actively supporting staff welfare and managing workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure new curriculum time in key stage 3 is used effectively to add "sufficient breadth and depth in some subject areas."
- Leaders should consider how to provide further enrichment opportunities to engage more pupils in activities beyond the classroom, as currently "not enough pupils take advantage" of them.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders understanding local risks well and staff receiving regular training and updates.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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