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Westhaven School
Ellesmere Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4UT, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
165
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid level of educational quality. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, academic performance in key areas such as GCSEs shows room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths, where only 4% of students achieved a grade 4 or above.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 4% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
78%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.32432, -2.98406 · BS23 4UT
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN109406
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.westhavenschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westhaven School rated by Ofsted?
Westhaven School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Westhaven School a good school?
Westhaven School scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Westhaven School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westhaven School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Westhaven School in GCSEs?
Westhaven School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.3. 4% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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