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School Summary
School TypeCommunity School
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressBolton Road
Bolton
BL5 3BZ
Phone 01942 814122
Local Authority Bolton
URL www.westhoughton-high.o...
Age Range11 - 16
  
Total Pupils854
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %52.5% | 47.5%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
854
Age Range
11-16
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
22.5
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
11%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
2
Good
Attainment 8 score
51.5
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
C
Nat. Average C

With only 854 pupils, Westhoughton High School has a slightly below average number of students in the UK. The school is an equally mixed school, with a balanced number of male and female pupils. Academic attainment has long been linked with good attendance at school. The 95.8% attendance rate of the school, which is extremely high, and above average for the country. Having 50 members of staff, Westhoughton High School has a staff number which is around the normal figure. This School has a 17:1 teacher/student ratio, which is typical in the UK.

GCSE`s were introduced by the government in the 1980`s to offer a consistent education nationally for pupils aged 14-16.

A Level is a key requirement for most posts at higher education institutions, whether they be vocational or academic in nature. The average full time teacher`s salary for the school is £42820 , which is higher than nationwide average. 97.1% of the pupils of Westhoughton High School speak English as a 1st language, a proportion far higher the national average figure.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 854
Total Girls 406 (47.5%)
Total Boys 448 (52.5%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
95.8% 95%
Persistent Absence
10.1% 12.3% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £42,820 £38,623 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
17.1 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 52 68.7 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
14 19.8 19.4
Total Support Staff
23 27.3 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 50 65 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 11.1 15.6 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 21.3 24.2 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
220    
Those staying in Education
90%  (199) 91.5% 93.8%
Further Education College
53%  (116) 44.4% 39.1%
6th Form College
30%  (65) 27% 19.7%
Apprenticeships
5%  (12) 6.9% 6.4%
Higher Education Institute
85%  (188) 88.5% 89.5%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
22.5 20.5 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
97.1%  (829) 75.6% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
0.9%  (8) 2.1% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
11.2%  (234) 15.7% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
175
Attainment 8 score
51.5 49.4 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
C C C
Progress 8 measure
-0.19 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 62% 53.2% 55.2%
2015 62% 56.3% 55.1%
2014 55% 56.8% 55.4%
2013 56% 63.5% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
66% 58.6% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 7.5 8.5 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
8.6 9.3 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
9% 24.1% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
35% 52.3% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
56% 35.8% 39.4%

Ofsted

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Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Westhoughton High School on 21/10/2015

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Inspection Date21/10/2015
Inspection Type S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
1
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Westhoughton High School on 12/09/2013

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Inspection Date12/09/2013 - 13/09/2013
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Westhoughton High School on 15/02/2011

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Inspection Date15/02/2011 - 16/02/2011
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £4,887,442 £5,723
School Generated Income £146,888 £172
Total Income £5,033,476 £5,894
All Teachers Pay £2,720,844 £3,186
Support Staff + Insurance £538,874 £631
Subtotal £3,259,718 £3,817 £3,360,490 £3,935 £3,136,742 £3,673 £3,051,342 £3,573
Supply Teachers Pay £155,428 £182 £216,916 £254 £251,930 £295 £138,348 £162
All Other Staff Pay £96,502 £113
Building and Premises Cost £386,862 £453
Administrative/Legal Costs £462,868 £542 £417,606 £489 £476,532 £558 £508,130 £595
Catering/Food Costs £40,992 £48
Energy Costs £122,976 £144 £142,618 £167 £117,852 £138 £85,400 £100
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £197,274 £231
Software/IT Costs £17,080 £20
Bought in Professional Services £17,934 £21
All Other Costs £209230 £245
Total Costs £4,966,010 £5,815 £5,046,286 £5,909 £5,161,576 £6,044 £4,770,444 £5,586

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