Westlea Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Langstone Way Westlea Swindon Wiltshire SN5 7BT |
| Phone | 01793870469 |
| Reference Number | 140302 |
Westlea Primary School has been inspected for the first time under section 5 and has received a 'Good' overall rating across all inspected areas. The school prides itself on being inclusive and creating a safe, welcoming environment. Leaders have established a broad and balanced curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, notably those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas needing improvement in curriculum planning where not all subjects consistently build on early years learning, and some aspects of pupils' presentation skills have not been sufficiently emphasized.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 303 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.84%
Girls: 51.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 2 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| 4 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 5 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.7% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| Indian | 8.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Westlea Primary School | |
| 12 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2005 | Full inspection |
| 24 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and respect.
- Broad and balanced curriculum with clear learning objectives.
- Effective early reading and phonics instruction.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils fostering a nurturing environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning that does not build from early years in all subjects.
- Some staff have low expectations regarding pupils' handwriting and presentation skills.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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