How many pupils does Westlea Primary School have?

Westlea Primary School has 245 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westlea Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Westlea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).

How does Westlea Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Westlea Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Westlea Primary School?

Westlea Primary School is located at Winslow Crescent, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU.

Westlea Primary School

Winslow Crescent, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU

Good

Inspected 30 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

245

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Westlea Primary School

Westlea Primary School is a community school in Seaham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 245 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 245 / 238 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.9%

Free school meals

5.7%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

26.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.9%

Overall absence

17.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

15.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24

£52,180

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,102 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,528

Spend per pupil

£8,068

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Winslow Crescent, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU
Phone: 01915813658
Headteacher: Deborah Scothern
Website: www.westleaprimaryschool.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westlea Primary School?: Westlea Primary School is a community school in Seaham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Westlea Primary School have?: Westlea Primary School has 245 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Westlea Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Westlea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).
How does Westlea Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Westlea Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Westlea Primary School?: Westlea Primary School is located at Winslow Crescent, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU.

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