Westborough High School
Foundation school
Dewsbury, WF13 2JE
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
20 of 25 in Kirklees
Pupils
900
First preferences per place
0.75
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 42.4 | 42.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 35% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 38% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.22 | 0.17 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy · 0.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Heckmondwike Grammar School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 2% in England
- Manor Croft Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Upper Batley High School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Castle Hall Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Batley Grammar School · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Dewsbury · Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Westborough High School is in Dewsbury Moor Upper (typical home £166,000, crime very high).
What is Westborough High School's Ofsted rating?
Westborough High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Westborough High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Westborough High School is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.