How many pupils does West Hill Primary School have?

West Hill Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?

West Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022).

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

91% of pupils at West Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is West Hill Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Hill Primary School is part of Smile Learning Trust.

Where is West Hill Primary School?

West Hill Primary School is located at Beech Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ.

West Hill Primary School

Beech Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ

Good

Inspected 12 January 2022

Good

Ofsted

91%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

203

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About West Hill Primary School

West Hill Primary School is a foundation school in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. It is part of Smile Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 203 / 218 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

3.2%

Free school meals

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

6.4%

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)

91%

Expected standard (RWM)

25%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.1%

Overall absence

5.1%

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.

9.14

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

5.79

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£50,593

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,572 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.

£5,975

Spend per pupil

£5,982

Income per pupil

53%

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: Beech Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ
Phone: 01404812599
Headteacher: Rob Pantling
Website: http://www.west-hill-primary.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Smile Learning Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Hill Primary School?: West Hill Primary School is a foundation school in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does West Hill Primary School have?: West Hill Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is West Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?: West Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022).
How does West Hill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 91% of pupils at West Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is West Hill Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — West Hill Primary School is part of Smile Learning Trust.
Where is West Hill Primary School?: West Hill Primary School is located at Beech Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ.

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