The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 580
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Gaskin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Special school · 723m away
Hylands School
Secondary · 952m away
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free school · Grammar · 989m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 1.0km away
Maltese Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Haywood Campus
Special school · 1.1km away
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Cedd's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westlands Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westlands Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westlands Community Primary School?
Westlands Community Primary School currently has 580 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westlands Community Primary School take?
Westlands Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westlands Community Primary School?
Westlands Community Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 2SB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westlands Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westlands Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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