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Westborough High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Jennifer Cass

corporate_fareThe Dewsbury Learning Trust

location_onDewsbury, WF13 2JE

language Visit Website phone 1924469549

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

930

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Attainment 8

42.6

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Kirklees

#2,157 of 3,216 nationally

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Westborough High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Dewsbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Westborough High School is a foundation school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of The Dewsbury Learning Trust. The school has approximately 919 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6, placing the school #20 in Kirklees and #2,157 of 3,216 nationally. 36.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

36.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.1%

Entering EBacc28.00%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.20%

EBacc APS3.75

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 June 2022

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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12 January 2012

Inspection Report

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14 December 2009

Inspection Report

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11 March 2009

Inspection Report

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21 February 2008

Inspection Report

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07 June 2006

Inspection Report

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15 January 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-01-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-03-11

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.5%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 919 pupils. During this period, there were 55 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	919	55	6.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	921	76	8.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	924	60	6.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	927	43	4.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	935	48	5.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	925	47	5.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	930	34	3.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	940	31	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	925	37	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	927	35	3.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	931	21	2.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	916	26	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	924	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	928	14	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	918	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	918	33	3.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	918	44	4.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	896	11	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	898	29	3.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	909	51	5.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	918	20	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	928	16	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	933	27	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	946	12	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	942	26	2.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	956	21	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 80 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 77 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree1%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree51%

agree45%

disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree4%

agree21%

don't know4%

not applicable70%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree70%

agree25%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree37%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree40%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree40%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree45%

disagree4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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