The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 51.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Headteacher Mandy Knipe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Vaughan Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Patrick's RC High School
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New Park Academy
Academy · 971m away
New Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Bridgewater School
Independent · 1.2km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Beech Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westwood Park Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westwood Park Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westwood Park Community Primary School?
Westwood Park Community Primary School currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westwood Park Community Primary School take?
Westwood Park Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westwood Park Community Primary School?
Westwood Park Community Primary School is in Manchester, M30 8DH, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westwood Park Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westwood Park 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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