The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
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
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Scothern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Primary · 354m away
Seaham High School
Secondary · 419m away
New Seaham Academy
Primary · 658m away
Seaview Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Daltons
Independent · 1.5km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ribbon School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westlea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westlea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westlea Primary School?
Westlea Primary School currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westlea Primary School take?
Westlea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westlea Primary School?
Westlea Primary School is in Seaham, SR7 8JU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westlea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westlea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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