The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp 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)
103
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Westwood Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR5 8LS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Westwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westwood Primary School?
Westwood Primary School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westwood Primary School take?
Westwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westwood Primary School?
Westwood Primary School is in Chorley, PR5 8LS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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