Westborough High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Westborough High School
Address: Stockhill Street
Town/City: Dewsbury
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF13 2JE
Telephone Number: 01924 469549
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Dewsbury Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jennifer Cass
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 900 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.4%

Location and administration

URN: 107775
DfE Number: 382/4057
UKPRN: 10015659
UPRN: 83149554
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury and Batley (E14001196)
Electoral Ward: Dewsbury West (E05016514)

Easting & Northing: 423351E, 421938N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 38.42" N 1° 38' 51.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM9V2+JW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Masood Ahmed - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Aydogan - Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Noreen Bhuta - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Jennifer Cass - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Anna Du Quesnay - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 November 2030.
  • Mrs Jennifer Evans - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Julia Farrar - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Dr Ali Lucman - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Lucy Mathie - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mrs Catherine Proud - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 January 2029.
  • Mr Basharat Rafiq - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2029.
  • Susan Timmins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Star Zaman - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 January 2030.