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Westwood Primary School
Westwood Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR5 8LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
162
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 44% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 89% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of respondents recommending the school, although the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
69%
School keeps me informed
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
Mixed Other5.6%
White Other4.3%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Location
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53.70797, -2.63756 · PR5 8LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119338
School typeCommunity school
Websitewestwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is Westwood Primary School a good school?
Westwood Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Westwood Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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