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Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.1 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
98
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. It ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, although only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 (27 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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53.56215, -2.84400 · L40 6HL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119377
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.wlsj.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School scores 91.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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