Westborough High School Catchment Area
Westborough High School is a foundation secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 919 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
919
Pupils
900
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Westborough High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Westborough High School are allocated by Kirklees using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees 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
- Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107775
Other Secondary Schools in Dewsbury
If Westborough High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westborough High School
Is Westborough High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Westborough High School currently has 919 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Westborough High School? ▾
Admission to Westborough High School is managed by Kirklees. 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 Westborough High School cover? ▾
Westborough High School is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, 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 Westborough High School? ▾
Westborough High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.