Weston Village Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East Avenue Weston Crewe Cheshire CW2 5LZ |
| Phone | 01270814848 |
| Reference Number | 145587 |
Weston Village Primary is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in most key areas including the quality of education, personal development, leadership, and management. The school presents an engaging environment where students feel supported and valued, particularly highlighting the exemplary behavior and positive attitudes of its pupils. Additionally, the school’s commitment to a broad and ambitious curriculum caters to all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is the first comprehensive inspection since the school transitioned to an academy in 2018, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.39%
Girls: 52.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 4 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 5 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 6 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Weston Village Primary School | |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 12 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and positive attitudes.
- The school offers a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities.
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy, with nearly all pupils reading fluently by the end of Year 2.
- Well-trained staff effectively support pupils with SEND.
- Strong community engagement and positive relationships with parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not catch up with reading quickly enough due to insufficient monitoring of support.
- Clarity and guidance for teachers in a few subjects are lacking, impacting pupil achievement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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