Is Westborough High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Westborough High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Westborough High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.1 (England: 46.2). 37.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Westborough High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Westborough High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Westborough High School

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE

Local ranking18th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 180

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 919
Boys: 519 (58%)
Girls: 381 (42%)
Capacity: 900 (100% full)
SEND: 24.1%
FSM Eligible: 46.7%
EAL: 50.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 22.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 70.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,898/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 70.7%
White British: 11.6%
Asian Indian: 3.8%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Other: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.2%

70.7%

Asian Pakistani

11.6%

White British

3.8%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01924469549

jcass@w-h-s.org.uk

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Stockhill Street

Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107775
UKPRN: 10015659
Establishment No.: 4057
Trust: The Dewsbury Learning Trust

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