Oldham, Greater Manchester · OL9 6HR
Westwood High is a small, independent all-through girls' day school serving ages 3–18 in Oldham, Greater Manchester. With 353 pupils across its entire span, it offers a more intimate learning environment than larger independents, with flexibility in entry points from nursery through sixth form. As an unranked, uninsected school, it positions itself as a local alternative to Manchester's major independents, likely emphasising personalised education and strong pastoral care in a tight-knit community setting.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from smaller cohorts, close pastoral oversight, and a familial school culture; girls seeking continuity from early years through A-level without major transition upheaval.
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Kelsall Street
Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL9 6HR
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Day fees at Westwood High are approximately £9,600 per year (2024/25).
Westwood High admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Westwood High, 26.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Westwood High is a day school in Oldham and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Westwood High “Good” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Small, family-feel environment where pupils are known as individuals
✓Continuity from early years through sixth form without transition trauma
✓Accessible local alternative to larger Manchester independents
✓Strong pastoral care and accessible staff
Common concerns
!Lack of Ofsted inspection history creates uncertainty over quality assurance and safeguarding robustness
!Limited track record of public results or university destinations
!Small cohorts may constrain breadth of specialist facilities and breadth of peer networking