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Westfield Community School
Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
474
Capacity
486
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 46% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 87% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 75% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other institutions. The percentages for achieving higher standards are lower, with only 4% reaching this level, indicating potential areas for improvement in pushing students towards excellence.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School keeps me informed
69%
School supports development
69%
Progress is communicated
63%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other9.7%
Black African3.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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53.54258, -2.67281 · WN5 9XN
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN134742
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westfield.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield Community School rated by Ofsted?
Westfield Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Westfield Community School a good school?
Westfield Community School scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Westfield Community School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westfield Community School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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