Westwood College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westwood College.

Leek, ST138NP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.8%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westwood Park
Leek, ST138NP
Phone
1538370930
Website
wwc.ttlt.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142755
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Westwood Park, Leek, ST13 8NP
Website
https://wwc.ttlt.org.uk/
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
911 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
784
Free School Meals
13.7% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
125 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.8 (+17.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
131
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
784 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★ ★★★★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Students for Ambitious Futures"

Respect Resilience Ambition Pride

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Biology Olympiad Young Engineer of the Year Eco School

Facilities

Old Hall New Hall seven mobile classrooms English block accommodation for up to 900 students

Curriculum Highlights

KS4 – BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise (Pearson/Edexcel) KS4 – Level 2 BTEC in Sport, Business, ICT and Health and Social Care alongside traditional GCSE options KS5 – BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business (Pearson/Edexcel) KS5 – A-level Examinations in Biology (7403), Chemistry (7405), Physics (7408) KS5 – Core Maths (Level 3 Mathematical Studies) Science KS4: GCSEs in Combined Science or Separate Science with six 1 hour 15 minute exams (two Biology, two Chemistry, two Physics) Science KS5: A-level Biology/Chemistry/Physics with practical work incorporated into the assessment Design & Technology: GCSE following AQA Design and Technology; A-Level following Edexcel Design and Technology English: Year 9 study includes Creative Writing, Shakespeare and modern texts; GCSE Years 10–11 include Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, Power and Conflict Poetry, and Unseen Poetry; Language and Literature components outlined Mathematics: Years 9–11 grouped by ability; GCSE Foundation or Higher tiers; Year 12–13 offer A-level Mathematics, A-level Further Mathematics, Core Mathematics; use of MyMaths/CorbettMaths/Integral Maths as resources

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