The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
11% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Charles Hollamby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Mona Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Broomhill Infant School
Primary · 938m away
Lydgate Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bethany School
Independent · 1.1km away
King Edward VII School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sheffield High School GDST
Independent · 1.3km away
Birkdale School
Independent · 1.3km away
Lydgate Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westways Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westways Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westways Primary School?
Westways Primary School currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westways Primary School take?
Westways Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westways Primary School?
Westways Primary School is in Sheffield, S10 1NE, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westways Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westways Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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