Open State Secondary Mixed

Westborough High School

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE
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Westborough High School
Dewsbury, WF13 2JE
919 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
46.20% FSM %
527 Boys
392 Girls
About Westborough High School

Westborough High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 919 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Jennifer Cass.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Dewsbury and Batley
Ward Dewsbury West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The Dewsbury Learning Trust
UKPRN 10015659
URN 107775
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Susan Timmins Chair of Governors 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Masood Ahmed Governor 16/05/2022 15/05/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Aydogan Governor 29/02/2024 28/02/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Noreen Bhuta Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Jennifer Cass Governor 01/09/2013 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Anna Du Quesnay Governor 27/11/2022 26/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jennifer Evans Governor 30/01/2022 28/02/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Julia Farrar Governor 19/12/2022 18/12/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Rukhsana Mahboob Governor 07/05/2021 06/05/2025 Elected by parents
Lucy Mathie Governor 15/05/2023 14/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Catherine Proud Governor 24/01/2025 23/01/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Basharat Rafiq Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St John?s CE Primary School
0.19 km • Dewsbury
Other
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
0.27 km • Dewsbury
Other
Westmoor Primary School
0.46 km • Dewsbury
Other
Flatts Nursery School
0.63 km • Dewsbury
Other
The Branch Christian School
0.65 km • Dewsbury
Other
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
0.8 km • Dewsbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Westborough High School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dewsbury, Kirklees.
Westborough High School has 919 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Westborough High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Westborough High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Westborough High School is Miss Jennifer Cass.
Westborough High School is at Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Westborough High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Westborough High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Jennifer Cass
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JE
01924469549
www.w-h-s.org.uk
Location
WF13 2JE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107775
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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