The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Chris Short (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Scarborough Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Westgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westgate Primary School take?
Westgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School is in Otley, LS21 3JS, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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