Ofsted: Requires improvement emoji_events #25 in Staffordshire public Top 25% UK

Westwood College

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

personMr Matthew Taylor

corporate_fareTHE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST

location_onLeek, ST13 8NP

language Visit Website phone 1538370930

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

779

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Staffordshire

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Westwood College is a Academy converter secondary school in Leek, serving ages 13-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Westwood College is an academy converter in Leek, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 770 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #28 in Staffordshire and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 40.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 47.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

40.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.6%

Entering EBacc49.20%

EBacc APS4.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39.70%

EBacc APS3.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.48

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.99

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.9%

Achieving A*–A19.4%

Achieving A*–B47.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.6%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate19.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate87.10%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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13 February 2019

Inspection Report

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07 April 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-02-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-04-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-01-31

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 770 pupils. During this period, there were 34 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, 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)	770	34	4.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	774	96	12.4%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	780	34	4.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	784	45	5.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	788	95	12.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	769	43	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	779	24	3.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	789	27	3.4%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	791	29	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	798	41	5.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	808	47	5.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	807	10	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	817	3	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	821	19	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	800	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	800	9	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	798	9	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	777	4	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	776	9	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	791	7	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	768	10	1.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	773	18	2.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	777	11	1.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	788	9	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	797	18	2.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	808	12	1.5%	3.1%	1

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 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree7%

agree44%

disagree34%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree26%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree27%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree17%

agree4%

disagree50%

strongly disagree25%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree49%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree19%

agree52%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree10%

agree44%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree38%

disagree26%

strongly disagree13%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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John Taylor High School

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