The Westleigh School

About The Westleigh School

The Westleigh School is an academy sponsor led in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 957 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 (2025/26). 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wigan →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

957 / 1,050 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5NL

Phone

01942202580

Head Teacher

Carlton Bramwell

Website

https://thewestleighschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Westleigh School?

The Westleigh School is an academy sponsor led in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Westleigh School have?

The Westleigh School has 957 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Westleigh School's Ofsted rating?

The Westleigh School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does The Westleigh School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Westleigh School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 in 2025/26.

Is The Westleigh School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Westleigh School is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Westleigh School?

The Westleigh School is located at Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5NL.