Westhoughton High School
Secondary school in Bolton. Report card, Jan 2026: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement. Requires significant improvement.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 27 January 2026, report published 8 June 2026.
Requires significant improvement. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 2.1 milesLadybridge High School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 2.1 milesAtherton High School
Good (Jan 2024)
- 2.2 milesOutwood Academy Hindley
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Dec 2024)
- 2.4 milesThe Westleigh School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 2.7 milesSt Joseph's RC High School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Mar 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.