Westhouses Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bolden Terrace Westhouses Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5AF |
| Phone | 01773832518 |
| Reference Number | 112508 |
Westhouses Primary has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requires improvement to good in all areas evaluated. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized, supporting pupils' learning effectively, especially in early reading and vocabulary development. Leaders set high expectations for all pupils, ensuring inclusivity for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.5%
Girls: 42.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| 29 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes toward their learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized.
- High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective teaching of phonics is consistent across the school.
- Pupils feel safe and are proud to attend the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not make precise connections to previous knowledge in lessons.
- Pupils' knowledge of equality and protected characteristics is limited.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 25% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 4.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Primrose Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5JG |
0.83 miles |
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Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
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1.03 miles |
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Shirland Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Morton Primary Academy
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1.32 miles |
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Town End Junior School
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1.32 miles |
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
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1.34 miles |
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Copthorne Community Infant School
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1.44 miles |
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The Green Flying High Academy
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1.47 miles |
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Newton Primary School
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1.55 miles |
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Glebe Junior School
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Leys Junior School
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1.71 miles |
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South Normanton Nursery School
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1.75 miles |
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The Brigg Infant School
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Croft Infant School
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1.87 miles |
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Woodbridge Junior School
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1.92 miles |
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Alfreton Nursery School
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Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School
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2.06 miles |
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Kingdom Christian School
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Tibshelf Infant School
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