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Westwood Boys School is a private secondary-stage school in Oldham, Oldham, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Boys Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Westwood Boys School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Faith, academic study and a sixth-form route come together in this newer Islamic school for boys in Oldham. Westwood Boys School opened in January 2022 and serves pupils aged 11 to 19 in a compact secondary setting.
Its Muslim character has a practical presence in the school day: spiritual values sit beside the work of preparing boys for further and higher education, and the emphasis on respectful relationships gives the setting a deliberately personal scale. The school is based on Union Street in Oldham's Cultural Quarter, rather than on a large out-of-town campus.
A February 2023 independent-school standards inspection found that every standard was met and that safeguarding was effective. That early regulatory picture matters for a recently established school, as does the school's focus on behaviour, academic work and the shared experience of a compact boys-only community.
Westwood has no boarding provision. Its distinctive offer is therefore local and day-based: a boys' secondary and sixth-form route shaped by Islamic identity, close staff-pupil relationships and a clear intention to keep academic progression in view.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Kamal Khan
- Pupil roll
- 44 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 121 Union Street, Oldham
- Postcode
- OL1 1TE
- Area
- Oldham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Kamal Khan
School contact
- School phone
- 01614253599
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01614253599
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 28 February 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection - first began on 2023-02-28. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Westwood Boys School handle admissions?
Westwood Boys School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Westwood Boys School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Westwood Boys School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Westwood Boys School?
Westwood Boys School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 28 February 2023.