West Hill School Catchment Area
West Hill School is a academy converter secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 853 pupils, and a capacity of 850 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
853
Pupils
850
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
West Hill School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Hill School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1LX
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137020
Other Secondary Schools in Stalybridge
If West Hill School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stalybridge are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Hill School
Is West Hill School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Hill School currently has 853 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 850 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Hill School? ▾
Admission to West Hill School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Hill School cover? ▾
West Hill School is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Hill School? ▾
West Hill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.