The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ASPIRE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Beaven (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMount Street Academy
Primary · 508m away
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Primary · 555m away
Lincoln UTC
Secondary · 678m away
Lincolnshire Secure Unit
Secure units · 680m away
The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy
Primary · 747m away
Lincoln Minster School
Independent · 782m away
Education & Youth Services Ltd
Independent · 1.0km away
Lincoln Castle Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westgate Academy?
Westgate Academy currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westgate Academy take?
Westgate Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westgate Academy?
Westgate Academy is in Lincoln, LN1 3BQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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