Westleigh High School

URN: 106524 • Leigh WN7 5NL

Overview

Name
Westleigh High School
URN
106524
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
37.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Carlton Bramwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Westleigh Lane, Leigh WN7 5NL

Summary

Westleigh High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Leigh, Wigan, with a current enrolment of 851 students and a capacity of 888. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment, emphasizing high expectations and strong relationships between staff, students, and parents. The motto, "Aspiring and Achieving Together," reflects the school's ethos of collaboration and shared ambition for academic excellence.

The curriculum is designed to support all students, with a particular focus on quality teaching to enhance learning outcomes. In the 2024 Key Stage 4 results, the school reported an Attainment 8 score of 33.90 and a Progress 8 score of -0.81, with 24.4% of students achieving a strong pass in English and maths. The school also prioritizes support for disadvantaged students through its Pupil Premium Strategy, aimed at closing the educational gap.

Westleigh High School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The Executive Headteacher invites feedback from families to ensure that the school continues to meet the needs of its students and serves as a valuable resource for the community.

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Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
888
Pupils
851
Boys
453
Girls
398
FSM %
25.00
Open date
Close date
2018-07-31
Last Ofsted
2016-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 851 453 398 888 25.00
2024-09-11 851 453 398 888 25.00
2023-09-11 851 453 398 888 25.00
2022-09-11 851 453 398 888 25.00
2021-09-11 851 453 398 888 25.00
2020-09-11 851 453 398 888 25.00

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