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West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 93% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of respondents recommending the school, though it's important to note that no students reached the higher standard at KS2. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with solid academic outcomes for young learners.
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Last inspected: 12 May 2015Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 (15 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other4.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.61540, -1.35870 · WF9 4QJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140003
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.west-endacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is West End Academy rated by Ofsted?
West End Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 May 2015.
Is West End Academy a good school?
West End Academy scores 93.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 West End Academy?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, West End Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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