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Westlands Community Primary School
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.2 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
580
Capacity
630
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the top 19% nationally for academic achievement. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, while the higher standard achievement at 17% is respectable, there may be room for improvement in pushing more students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.4
School keeps me informed
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
School supports development
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.5%
White Other8.6%
Asian Indian8.3%
Mixed Other8.1%
Black African6.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.73446, 0.45078 · CM1 2SB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115027
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westlands.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westlands Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westlands Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2019.
Is Westlands Community Primary School a good school?
Westlands Community Primary School scores 82.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Westlands Community Primary School?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westlands Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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