Westwood was extended largely in the 1980s to house the new science block, formerly in New Hall where the art and design department now resides.

Aside from the numerous different architectural builds in Westwood College, there are woods, a bus park, cafeteria gardens, an AstroTurf football pitch, four tennis courts, fields, lawns, sports field and a Victorian garden.

This garden was restored in 2005 by the Peak District[clarification needed] back to its former glory.

It was previously a foundation school administered by Staffordshire County Council, and specialising in both Modern Languages and Visual Arts.

The school continues to coordinate with Staffordshire County Council for admissions.