The Westborough School

A good academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Westborough School.

Westcliff-On-Sea, SS09BS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
13 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Macdonald Avenue
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS09BS
Phone
1702349249
Website
thewestboroughschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145010
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9BS
Website
www.thewestboroughschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
472 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
461
Free School Meals
34.6% (160 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 103.0 105.0

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
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
461 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, achieve, together we succeed!"

Teamwork Respect Kindness Determination Being Creative Inspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Westborough School. We hope that you will enjoy exploring our website and discover for yourself why we believe that The Westborough School is such an exciting and vibrant place to learn.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Active8 - Girls’ football Arty Crafty Club Colouring Club Computer Club Science & Technology club Art Club Football Club Just Dance Scratch programming Small Art in Clay Sewing Club Word Games and Puzzles Construction Toys Pokémon Club Chess Club Outdoor Club Book and Author Club Singing Club Board Games Club Active8 Boys Football Basketball Club Gardening Club Film Club

Sports

Girls’ football Football Basketball Active8 Boys Football

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum consists of many planned experiences in school and out: engaging lessons, topic days, smart school council and house leaders, music assemblies, mindfulness and yoga classes, outdoor learning opportunities, art and design clubs, numerous sports, trips and visits, workshops, residential camps, fund raising, and community work. Outcomes are designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum but also to develop the skills needed for learning and for life. Our curriculum drivers include English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, RE, PE, Art, Outdoor Education, Music, SMSC, British Values, PSHE, ICT, and D&T. The motto and values guide teaching and learning: Believe, achieve, together we succeed; Teamwork; Respect; Kindness; Determination; Being Creative; Inspiration.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs from 7:45am; After-school clubs run from 3:15 to 4:00pm (with some finishing at 4:15pm); Friday clubs run from 1:40 to 2:30pm.

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