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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
292
Capacity
446
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 39% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 93% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 26 January 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.39%Bottom 7% 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
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
White Other13.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black African3.1%
Other2.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
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52.23998, 0.70275 · IP33 3JX

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124552
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?

Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2022.

Is Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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