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Westhoughton High School

Bolton, United Kingdom
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1.9 /5

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About Westhoughton High School

Westhoughton High School is a secondary school located in Westhoughton, Bolton, United Kingdom. The school is known for its commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes a range of academic subjects as well as vocational courses, catering to the varied interests and abilities of its students. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development and encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities, which help to build confidence and teamwork skills. The facilities at Westhoughton High School are designed to support both academic and personal growth. The school boasts modern classrooms, specialized laboratories, and sports facilities that allow students to excel in their studies and physical education. With a focus on inclusivity and community involvement, Westhoughton High School has built a strong reputation for nurturing students and preparing them for future success, whether in further education or the workforce.

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Key Facts

Students 1,000

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.3
Communication 2.2
Student Wellbeing 2.4
Facilities 1.9

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
78.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.64
Progress 8
Well below average
39.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
59.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

4.9% entered EBacc
3.4% achieved EBacc
267 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 12

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Parent
Parent Dec 31, 2024
5.0

"Review"

Great school you should let you kid go here
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Jun 14, 2023
1.0

"I am a unhappy student "

The school is the equivalent of a dessert island but without the cool view just disappointment
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 8, 2023
1.0

"can't wait to get out"

what a hellhole i've never gone a day without being teased or hit and it's barely been fixed because it's 'normal'
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 15, 2023
1.0

"terrible "

hate this school a lot of bad staff and bullying nothing really good about it wish i could give 0 stars
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 18, 2022
1.0

"Bigoted and useless"

Didn’t take hate and hate crimes seriously. Students would take pictures of transgender pupils in the bathrooms, pupils would sexually harass others with no consequences. People have been threatened to be jumped for being gay, racism is viewed normally. I moved schools during the height of covid and wasn’t taught half of what everyone else was taught, and teachers refused to help me when I asked. Overall horrible
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 20, 2022
1.0

"Headteacher put me in a spliffy and shay my pants"

Just bad enit.............................
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 8, 2022
1.0

"Disgusting"

Horrible my daughter has gone to this school and the headteacher has been following them! They will not allow students to enter any shops or food places during NON School hours, I am horrified school should not be doing anything outside of school hours.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 18, 2021
5.0

"AMAZING "

Personally I had a great experience at this school, there such a good atmosphere and the teachers are amazing
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 7, 2021
1.0

"Don’t come here."

From former experience, they don’t care until they’re forced to care. I dropped out and I’ve been so much happier since.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Jan 30, 2021
4.0

"Alright "

I’d personally say it’s pretty good, though outside is littered with rubbish and there’s a shit load of seagulls
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 19, 2021
1.0

"not great"

Not a great school, wouldn’t recommend if your child is good and well behaved.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 13, 2020
1.0

"absolute wank"

absolute rubbish, hate it so much they’re so picky and sexualise girls and she’s them home for the stupidest reasons
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5

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