Westwood College
URN: 142755 • Leek ST13 8NP
Overview
- Name
- Westwood College
- URN
- 142755
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam McDaid-Jones (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01538370930
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westwood Park, Leek ST13 8NP
Summary
Westwood College, located in Leek, Staffordshire, is a mixed secondary academy converter with a current enrolment of 770 students, against a capacity of 911. Established in 1921, the school has a rich heritage and is known for its commitment to individualism and personal development. The college aims to foster confidence, independence, and essential skills for future success, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to thrive.
The school operates with a strong ethos centered around high expectations, respect, resilience, ambition, and pride. Westwood College supports its diverse student body by recognising individual talents and providing a nurturing environment. The curriculum is designed to inspire students to achieve their best and prepare them for their future paths, whether in further education or the workforce.
Community involvement is a significant aspect of Westwood College, with strong ties between parents, staff, and governors. The school encourages collaboration to enhance the educational experience and maintain its reputation as a valued institution within the local area.
The school operates with a strong ethos centered around high expectations, respect, resilience, ambition, and pride. Westwood College supports its diverse student body by recognising individual talents and providing a nurturing environment. The curriculum is designed to inspire students to achieve their best and prepare them for their future paths, whether in further education or the workforce.
Community involvement is a significant aspect of Westwood College, with strong ties between parents, staff, and governors. The school encourages collaboration to enhance the educational experience and maintain its reputation as a valued institution within the local area.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Term Dates and Calendar (calendar)
- See our prospectus here (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Careers Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Leek High Specialist Technology School (60.2)
- Westwood College (60.2)
- Leek High School (40.0)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 911
- Pupils
- 770
- Boys
- 408
- Girls
- 362
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 770 | 408 | 362 | 911 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 784 | 397 | 387 | 911 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 798 | 387 | 411 | 911 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 798 | 387 | 411 | 911 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 817 | 397 | 420 | 911 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 800 | 387 | 413 | 911 | 9.30 |
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