Westwood High, Oldham
Westwood High is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 19 in Oldham. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westwood High in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westwood High can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Westwood High are Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (0.3 miles, Good, selective); Maple Leaf Primary School (0.5 miles); Ellen House Secondary (0.5 miles, Good); and Hulme Grammar School (0.8 miles, selective).
Darul Hadis Latifiah NorthwestMaple Leaf Primary SchoolEllen House SecondaryHulme Grammar School
Who goes there
In 2026, 3 pupils (0.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Street (near), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Westwood High stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westwood High can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Westwood High
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Westwood High.
- Al Huda Academy810m away · Not yet graded
- CLC Learning Ltd900m away · Not yet graded
- Core Progress960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 49
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 33 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
349 pupils
360 places
11 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
4,034
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
75.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
1.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
349
Total Pupils
62
Boys
287
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westwood High
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Westwood High
What are GCSE results like at Westwood High?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westwood High can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Westwood High's Ofsted rating?
Westwood High was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
Does Westwood High meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Westwood High met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Westwood High?
Westwood High has around 349 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Westwood High?
Westwood High is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Westwood High have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Westwood High: Al Huda Academy (810m away, registered, not yet graded), CLC Learning Ltd (900m away, registered, not yet graded) and Core Progress (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Westwood High?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 33 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westwood High?
Westwood High is at Kelsall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)