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Westerton Primary Academy
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.0 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
688
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, the school is well-regarded in the community, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 69.0, which is better than 69% of schools. Parents considering this option can feel confident in the overall quality of education provided.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Asian Indian3.2%
White Other2.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.72416, -1.57900 · WF3 1AR
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142452
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westerton.leeds.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Westerton Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westerton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Westerton Primary Academy a good school?
Westerton Primary Academy scores 69.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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