The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 43.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE FORGE TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sarah Baldwin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Vernon Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 657m away
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Secondary · 770m away
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 771m away
Morven Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bracken Hill School
Special school · 1.4km away
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The West Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
The West Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The West Park Academy?
The West Park Academy currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The West Park Academy take?
The West Park Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The West Park Academy?
The West Park Academy is in Nottingham, NG17 8EE, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The West Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, The West Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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