Westerton Primary Academy

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

Wakefield, WF31AR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hesketh Lane
Tingley
Wakefield, WF31AR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142452
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
630 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
700
Free School Meals
11.1% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
700 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The Six C's: Courtesy, Consideration, Commitment, Consistency, Co-operation and Citizenship

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Westerton Primary Academy. We are a large three-form-entry school with around 700 pupils on roll, including a 52-place nursery. The school emphasizes learning beyond the curriculum, has a strong music focus with instrumental tuition, orchestras and choirs, and values pupil voice through Council groups. The Six C's (Courtesy, Consideration, Commitment, Consistency, Co-operation, Citizenship) guide decision making and partnerships with staff, governors and parents. It is presented as a welcoming, collaborative community with opportunities for staff and pupils alike.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Design Technology Computing English Reading Writing Phonics Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education Religious Education Personal, Social and Health Education Science EYFS

SEND Provision

Children with special educational needs are well catered for and OFSTED considered this to be a real strength in the school.

Admissions Criteria

Standard admission number of 90 for Reception. Places in Reception are offered up to the allocation limit according to the Leeds City Council admissions criteria. Priority criteria include: 1) children with a statement of special educational needs naming Westerton or where the authority decides a place is needed; 2) children with brothers or sisters who will be at the school at the start of the school year; 3) parental preference for children for whom the school is the nearest Leeds school. In-year transfers are possible. Nursery admissions are also described in the admissions information.

Financial Information

From September 2025, Nursery Fees & Charges: Every child aged 3 and 4 is entitled to Free Early Education for 15 hours per week. Some may be eligible for 30 hours per week. Additional sessions cost £21.00 (inclusive of lunch). If attending full days within the Free Early Education entitlement, lunch is charged at £2.10 per meal unless a packed lunch is provided.

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