The Westleigh School
Academy sponsor led
Leigh, WN7 5NL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
18 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
976
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | 34.1 | 36.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 24% | 21% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 25% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.75 | -0.81 | — |
43% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Atherton High School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Outwood Academy Hindley · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 24% in England
- Fred Longworth High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Bedford High School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Lowton Church of England High School · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- St Mary's Catholic High School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
The neighbourhood
The Westleigh School is in Leigh North (typical home £189,000).
What is The Westleigh School's Ofsted rating?
The Westleigh School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Westleigh School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Westleigh School is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.