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Westwood College is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Talentum Learning Trust. (Leek High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.
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