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West Hill School

Academy converter · Stalybridge · SK15 1LX

Ages 11–16 · 852 pupils · Tameside

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

44.3

Overall absence

5.8%

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.31
−20+2
Attainment 844.3
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+64%
EBacc entry16%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.3%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
859

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

198

Places offered

165

1st-preference offers

156

Total preferences (any rank)
380
Preferred offers (top 3)
165
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

852 pupils · 850 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WEST HILL SCHOOL
Academy trust
WEST HILL SCHOOL
Headteacher
Claire Cronin

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

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.

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    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence9.9%

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  • Rayner Stephens High School

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  • St Damian's RC Science College

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    • Att852.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+66%
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  • Hyde High School

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    Ages 11–16

    • FSM48.3%

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  • Audenshaw School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence6.0%

    2.6 miles away

  • Mossley Hollins High School

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    • FSM17.2%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

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

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