Westhoughton High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Westhoughton High School
Address: Bolton Road, Westhoughton
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL5 3BZ
Country: 100012430797
Telephone Number: 01942 814122
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Coe
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1304 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

SEN Provisions

  • VI - Visual Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 105252
DfE Number: 350/4031
UKPRN: 10007449
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14000580)
Electoral Ward: Westhoughton North and Chew Moor (E05000668)

Easting & Northing: 365836E, 405901N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 57.34" N 2° 31' 1.05" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGFXM+P6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Ronald McMillan Bell - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Elizabeth Brodmann - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2027.
  • Mr David Andrew Chadwick - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 January 2024.
  • Mrs Janette Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2024.
  • Mr John Raymond Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Robert Houghton - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2024.
  • Mr Michael John Inman - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2026.
  • Mr Lee David Jones - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 April 2024.
  • Dr Eric Choen Weng Lou - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Mr Neil Maher - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Mrs Irene Elizabeth Mellis - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Louise Mort - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2024.
  • Mrs Joanne Susan Murphy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.