A requires improvement community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westhoughton High School.
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"LEARN: Look after each other; Enjoy our school; Aim high; Respect one another, ourselves and our school community; Never stop learning."
British values are promoted through the curriculum, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, notably in Citizenship and Religious Education.
Headteacher Mr N S Coe describes WHS as a school at the heart of the community, guided by the LEARN values, focused on inclusivity, continuous improvement, and creating strong relationships between staff, students and families.
Clubs
Breakfast clubs in the library; after-school clubs on select days (see the extra-curricular timetable).
The Hub – Appropriate Provision supports students facing barriers to mainstream education with three provision strands (The Bridge for KS3/KS4; Foundations for KS3; Horizons for KS4), core subjects (English, Maths, Science, Humanities), Life Skills, accreditation toward GCSEs/vocational pathways, and flexible placement with regular assessments and reintegration planning. It operates with a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach and strong safeguarding and family engagement to support reintegration and post-16 readiness.
Year 7 admissions information: applications open 1 September 2025; closing date 31 October 2025; national offer day 2 March 2026. Full details can be found via Bolton Council.