Westwood College
Leek, ST13 8NP · Staffordshire · secondary school
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45th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 the 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.0 · 27 | 30% | 0.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westwood College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the drama club, play rugby, and visit the theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 735 pupils against a stated capacity of 911. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Westwood College
Overview
Westwood College promotes values of ‘respect, resilience, ambition and pride’, fostering an environment where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’ with ‘warm and respectful relationships’. Although the school has high aspirations, these have ‘not been fully achieved’, resulting in an overall judgement of ‘Requires improvement’ across most categories, while sixth-form provision is rated ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Pupils report a ‘purposeful atmosphere’ and behave sensibly during lessons and unstructured times.
- The sixth form provides ‘Good’ provision, with students proudly mentoring younger pupils.
- A ‘diverse’ extra-curricular programme includes clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, and school productions.
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’, covering topics like online safety.
- Staff workload is carefully considered, and staff are ‘appreciative’ of the professional development programme.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check pupils’ understanding to identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- The school needs to work more closely with parents and agencies to secure regular attendance, as too many pupils miss school unnecessarily.
- Improvement strategies require precise analysis to ensure they effectively support all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’ and that governors and trustees have a ‘secure awareness of the importance of safeguarding and well-being’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| 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
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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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