Westwood Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Palmerston Street Westwood Jacksdale Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 5JA |
| Reference Number | 122581 |
Westwood Infant and Nursery School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains in its recent Ofsted inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel happy, supported, and engaged. Relationships among staff and students are strong, and there is a range of extracurricular activities that enhance the pupils' educational experience. Leaders have effectively implemented changes, particularly in their phonics program, which is well-received and leads to a love of reading among pupils. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding the clarity of the curriculum content in some foundation subjects and addressing high levels of absenteeism among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 63 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.79%
Girls: 49.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics education
- Engaging extracurricular activities
- Caring and supportive environment for students
- Well-planned personal, social, and health education
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum recall in some foundation subjects
- Lack of clarity in the early years curriculum for two-year-olds
- High levels of pupil absenteeism
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
Main Road, Jacksdale, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JU |
0.47 miles |
|
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DH |
1.01 miles |
|
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Victoria Street, Ironville, Derbyshire, NG16 5NB |
1.07 miles |
|
Underwood Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Underwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5GN |
1.23 miles |
|
Bagthorpe Primary School
School Road, Bagthorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5HB |
1.3 miles |
|
Brinsley Primary and Nursery School
Moor Road, Brinsley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5AZ |
1.37 miles |
|
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Off Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW |
1.58 miles |
|
Riddings Junior School
Church Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4BW |
1.72 miles |
|
Longwood Infant Academy
Wharf Road, Nottingham, NG16 6PA |
1.78 miles |
|
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
West Street, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EW |
1.89 miles |
|
Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Road, Nottingham, NG16 6NA |
2.16 miles |
|
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA |
2.17 miles |
|
Somerlea Park Junior School
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE |
2.21 miles |
|
John King Infant Academy
Church Street West, Pinxton, Derbyshire, NG16 6NB |
2.3 miles |
|
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LY |
2.34 miles |
|
Aldercar Infant School
Godkin Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4GL |
2.46 miles |
|
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Whitegates, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9QD |
2.5 miles |
|
Langley Mill Academy
Bailey Brook Crescent, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FZ |
2.65 miles |
|
Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery
Sedgwick Street, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4DT |
2.85 miles |
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Waingroves Primary School
Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9TD |
2.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW |
1.12 miles |
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Aldercar High School
Daltons Close, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL |
2.51 miles |
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Frederick Gent School
Mansfield Road, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER |
2.76 miles |
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Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
2.82 miles |
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Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA |
2.84 miles |
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The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
3.01 miles |
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Swanwick Hall School
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE |
3.12 miles |
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David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
3.4 miles |
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Progression 2 Work
Old Beauvale School, Beauvale, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2EZ |
3.4 miles |
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Jasmine House School
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3.54 miles |
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Alfreton Park Community Special School
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3.81 miles |
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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA |
3.91 miles |
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Ashfield Comprehensive School
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4.12 miles |
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Outwood Academy Kirkby
Tennyson Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7DH |
4.18 miles |
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The Holgate Academy
Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB |
4.52 miles |
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Bracken Hill School
Chartwell Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7HZ |
4.59 miles |
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The National CofE Academy
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4.73 miles |
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Westbourne School
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4.91 miles |
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Bennerley Fields School
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4.93 miles |