The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Westcott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is William Westley Church of England VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Westley Church of England VC Primary School?
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Westley Church of England VC Primary School take?
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Westley Church of England VC Primary School?
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School is in Cambridge, CB22 4NE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Westley Church of England VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Westley Church of England VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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