Westlands Community Primary School

About Westlands Community Primary School

Westlands Community Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 580 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 October 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

580 / 630 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 October 2019

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB

Phone

01245251700

Headteacher

Melanie Gaskin

Website

www.westlands.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westlands Community Primary School?

Westlands Community Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Westlands Community Primary School have?

Westlands Community Primary School has 580 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westlands Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Westlands Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 October 2019).

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

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

Where is Westlands Community Primary School?

Westlands Community Primary School is located at Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB.