Westcliff Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westcliff Primary Academy.

Blackpool, FY29BY Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 May 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crawford Avenue
Bispham
Blackpool, FY29BY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137359
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Crawford Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9BY
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
241
Free School Meals
23.3% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.8 (12.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.6 (3.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 110.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
241 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Diversity Inclusion Respect Equality

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes visitors to the website, emphasizes providing the very best education and a 'Whole Child' approach, high expectations for behaviour and attainment, partnership with parents, safety as paramount, and aims for pupils to leave as confident, happy, resilient learners ready for high school and life beyond.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club The Hive (Before/After School Club)

Facilities

OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning Beach School The Hive (Before/After School Club)

Curriculum Highlights

Beach School OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning Rainbow Flag Award Music Mark Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) ELKLAN Communication Friendly Status Anti-Bullying Silver Mark

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided by the Hive from 7:30am–5:30pm; breakfast club runs 7:30am–9:00am and after-school club runs 3:15pm–5:30pm in The Hive.

Financial Information

Nursery fees: 8:45–11:45 (3 hours) £15; 12:15–15:15 (3 hours) £15; 8:45–15:15 (6 hours 30 minutes) £32.50; Fees per hour £5; Fees per half hour £2.50; Dinner (if school dinner) £2.10. Breakfast club facilities run 7:30–9:00; After-school club facilities run 3:15–5:30 in The Hive. 2-year-old provision: 8:45–11:45 £18; 12:15–15:15 £18; 8:45–15:15 £39; Fees per hour £6; per half hour £3. Payable wraparound care from 7:30–5:30pm via The Hive. 15 hours free for 3-year-olds (entitlement); up to 30 hours entitlement depending on eligibility; any hours beyond 15 (or beyond eligibility) charged as described. Free hours are accessed the term after the child turns three; a 1-month written notice is required to reduce hours; fees paid in advance via Parent Pay.

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