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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

Westfield Academy

Yeovil, Somerset - BA21 3DB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our motto is “Seeing the qualities in every child”, with our aim being to ensure all of our students become successful lifelong learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Westfield School

Sheffield, Sheffield - S20 1HQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Westfield, we have a commitment to the Chorus Education Trust values of Ambition, Belonging, and Integrity. This means we have the highest expectations of everyone in the school community and believe that:”

SecondaryEstablished

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Needs attention in 6 areas

Westhoughton High School

Bolton, Bolton - BL5 3BZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Through our mission statement and our behaviour policy, Respect to Learn, we aim to show a commitment from the whole school community to value each and every member of our school. As a school we wish to show tolerance of others who have different views and beliefs.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×1Needs attention ×4Urgent improvement ×1Expected in 1 area, Needs attention in 4 areas, Urgent improvement in 1 areaCategory of concern

Westlands School

Sittingbourne, Kent - ME10 1PF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Westlands School, our ambitious and enriching education prepares every student for a successful future. We combine academic excellence—including a dedicated Grammar Stream for our most able students—with unique, hands-on experiences.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

Westminster Academy

London, Westminster - W2 5EZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our mission is ‘Education is Success’ and we strive to achieve this mission in a number of ways. We recognise that success can only be achieved in an environment where students feel safe, happy and supported.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Westminster City School

London, Westminster - SW1E 5HJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Westminster City School offers exceptional learning opportunities, promoting wisdom, integrity and excellence within an inclusive and compassionate community. Our dynamic Christian foundation and rich heritage help equip each person with the life-skills needed to flourish.”

SecondarySixth formBoysEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×4Expected ×3Strong in 4 areas, Expected in 3 areas

Weston Favell Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 3EZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our values are fundamental to the life of our school and rooted in our commitment to high achievement, inclusion and the development of the whole child. At Weston Favell Academy we show:”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Weston Secondary School

Southampton, Southampton - SO19 9QP

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Weston is a rapidly improving school which provides a safe environment for students to learn, develop and succeed. Over the past couple of years, we have invested significantly in the school’s buildings, including a new library and a state-of-the-art sports hall.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

Westwood College

Leek, Staffordshire - ST13 8NP

Year 9 - Year 13 (ages 13-18)

“Westwood’s focus on ‘high expectations’ is what underpins our approach. We expect and demand the best from our students and staff, and are committed to supporting all members of our College community.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Wetherby High School

Wetherby, Leeds - LS22 6JS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“School should be a happy and enjoyable time for our students; a safe learning environment where all students can grow and develop. We are committed to providing a wide-range of enrichment opportunities so all students can find their passion.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Wexham School

Slough, Slough - SL2 5QP

“Qualifications are extremely important but they are one aspect of school life. At Wexham students learn to truly value their education through a love for learning and the opportunities that this brings.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

Wey Valley Academy

Weymouth, Dorset - DT3 5AN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We believe that education should empower young people, giving them the knowledge to make sense of the world around them and the tools to shape it. Our curriculum gives students access to the best that has been thought and written across academic disciplines.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Weydon School

Farnham, Surrey - GU9 8UG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Weydon is a large school, but is a community that cares for the individuals within it.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Outstanding

Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Manchester, Manchester - M16 8GW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We recognise that students have different interests, dreams, abilities and needs and our school’s broad and flexible curriculum reflects this. Our staff are committed to ensure that students achieve their full potential regardless of their starting points.”

SecondarySixth formGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Good

Wheatley Park School

Oxford, Oxfordshire - OX33 1QH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our climate of care enables everyone to flourish as learners. Our students are learning to be powerful learners, equipped to achieve excellence at school and to relish the lifetime of learning that will follow.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

Wheelers Lane Technology College

Birmingham, Birmingham - B13 0SF

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Whickham School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead - NE16 5AR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Behaviour is excellent and is a basic expectation of all our pupils. Our school community is built upon mutual respect and this ensures good relationships. This is crucial in effective learning and the creation of happy pupils and staff.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Whitburn Church of England Academy

Sunderland, South Tyneside - SR6 7EF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Academy aims to develop its spiritual ethos in accordance with Christian principles and values. The Academy will work in partnership with the Church at Parish, Deanery and Diocesan level and under the guidance of the Church of England.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Whitby School

Whitby, North Yorkshire - YO21 1LA

“Our values embrace the high aspirations and opportunities we will create for our pupils and students at Whitby School as we encourage them to excel and develop both personally and academically.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

Cleckheaton, Kirklees - BD19 3AQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our values define what it means to be part of the Whitcliffe Mount community. They shape how we learn, how we behave, how we treat one another and the expectations we hold for ourselves and each other.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record