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Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.6 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
245
Capacity
238
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of students achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 80.6 indicates it performs better than 81% of schools, highlighting its overall effectiveness. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, which may be an area for improvement.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Location
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54.83882, -1.37061 · SR7 8JU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN113998
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Westlea Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westlea Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is Westlea Primary School a good school?
Westlea Primary School scores 80.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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