Westhoughton High School, based in Bolton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Westhoughton High School currently has around 1338 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 58% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bolton Road, Bolton, BL5 3BZ |
| Website: | http://www.westhoughton-high.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01942814122 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Coe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105252 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1338 |
| Number of Boys: | 694 |
| Number of Girls: | 644 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.90% | 1136 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 36 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 23 |
| African | 1.40% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 17 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 16 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DT | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washacre Primary School Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washacre Primary Academy Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School The Fairways , Westhoughton BL5 3NZ | - not rated | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 194 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre West 15-17 Wigan Road , Westhoughton BL5 3RD | - not rated | 705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.