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OpenSecondaryURN 137020

West Hill School

Academy converter · Stalybridge · SK15 1LX

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

852

Local authority

Tameside

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Stalybridge, Tameside, 852 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.5%.

Open schools in Stalybridge
15
Secondary schools in Stalybridge
2
Academies among open schools in Stalybridge
53% (8)
Open schools in SK15
16
Secondary in SK15
2
Open schools in Tameside LA
110
Secondary in Tameside LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in StalybridgeNear SK15

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
137020

Location

Address
Thompson Cross, Stamford Street
Postcode
SK15 1LX
Town
Stalybridge
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Tameside
District
Tameside
Constituency
Stalybridge and Hyde
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
852
Boys / girls
852 / 0
School capacity
850
Capacity fill
852 / 850 (100%)
Free school meals
30.5%
FSM pupils
260
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WEST HILL SCHOOL
Academy trust
WEST HILL SCHOOL

Contact

Headteacher
Claire Cronin
Telephone
01613382193
Website
http://www.westhillschool.co.uk/

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-04-21 — Needs attention (Report)