The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 59.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Baker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMontrose
Special school · Very close
Montrose School
Special school · Very close
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 413m away
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Infinite Schools Wigan
Independent · 823m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Primary · 950m away
TMP College
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westfield Community School's Ofsted rating?
Westfield Community School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westfield Community School take?
Westfield Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westfield Community School?
Westfield Community School is in Wigan, WN5 9XN, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westfield Community School have a sixth form?
No, Westfield Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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