The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% 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
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 80
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Juliette Whitby
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5AF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStonebroom Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Shirland Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Morton Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Town End Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Copthorne Community Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Tibshelf Community School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Glebe Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westhouses Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westhouses Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westhouses Primary School?
Westhouses Primary School currently has 80 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westhouses Primary School take?
Westhouses Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westhouses Primary School?
Westhouses Primary School is in Alfreton, DE55 5AF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westhouses Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westhouses Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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