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Westlands Primary School

Ostend Place, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY, Staffordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
220
Ages
511
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, it has room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score of 39.4 indicates it performs better than 39% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment for academic growth.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 October 2023
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%.64%Bottom 48% 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 British75.5%
Other4.8%
Asian Indian3.8%
Black African2.9%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.00229, -2.24441 · ST5 2QY

School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN150526
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Westlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Westlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.

Is Westlands Primary School a good school?

Westlands Primary School scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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