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Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
249
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it above 85% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. While 50% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 7% achieve the higher standard. Parental satisfaction is relatively moderate, with 72% of parents recommending the school based on 106 responses.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
Good range of subjects
77%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
65%
School has high expectations
65%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.55929, 0.60497 · SS7 2SU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137030
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westwoodacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Westwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2017.
Is Westwood Academy a good school?
Westwood Academy scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Westwood Academy?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westwood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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