The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Perryman (Head of School)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Westwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westwood Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westwood Academy?
Westwood Academy currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westwood Academy take?
Westwood Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westwood Academy?
Westwood Academy is in Benfleet, SS7 2SU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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