Westwood College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Leek, ST13 8NP
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
4 of 8 in Staffordshire Moorlands
Pupils
735
Absence
10.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 44.6 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 43% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 35% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 | -0.13 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Leek High School · 1.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Endon High School · 3.4 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Biddulph High School · 4.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Moorside High School · 5.4 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- The Excel Academy · 6.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Birches Head Academy · 6.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
The neighbourhood
Westwood College is in Leek South & Cheddleton (typical home £254,000, crime very low).
What is Westwood College's Ofsted rating?
Westwood College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Westwood College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Westwood College is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.