The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Jonathan Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ostend Place, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewcastle Academy
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Edenhurst Preparatory School
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Friarswood Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Primary · 940m away
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 1.1km away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Seabridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Westlands Primary School?
Westlands Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westlands Primary School take?
Westlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westlands Primary School?
Westlands Primary School is in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QY, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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