West Hill School, based in Stalybridge, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
West Hill School currently has around 853 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Thompson Cross, Stalybridge, SK15 1LX |
| Website: | http://www.westhillschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01613382193 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Claire Cronin |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137020 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 850 |
| Number of Pupils: | 853 |
| Number of Boys: | 853 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.90% | 656 |
| Pakistani | 9.60% | 82 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 17 |
| African | 1.40% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 10 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Hill Primary School and Nursery School Crescent , SK15 1EA | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy School Crescent , SK15 1EA | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School Forester Drive , SK15 2DP | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 677 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Bank 11 Melbourne Street , SK15 2JE | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield House 103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.