The Westleigh School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NLOpen in maps

The Westleigh School is a secondary school in Leigh for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 18th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

189 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.4

36.4, 9.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths21.2%

21.2%, 24.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths42.9%

42.9%, 21.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc13.2%

13.2%, 27.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.09

3.09, 1 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

976 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals44.1%

44.1%, 17.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.9%

18.9%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.5%

18.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Westleigh School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Atherton High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.3
Outwood Academy Hindley2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 40.0
Fred Longworth High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.9
Bedford High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.5
Westhoughton High School2 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to expected standardAttainment 8: 44.4

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Carlton Bramwell
Phone
01942202580
Website
thewestleighschool.co.uk
Address
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NL
Local authority
Wigan
URN
146087

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.