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Westhaven School

Ellesmere Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4UT

Not rated

Inspected 3 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
4.5
Attainment 8
4–18
Ages
185
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation special school
Type

About Westhaven School

Westhaven School is a foundation special school in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 185 pupils on roll. It is part of W W Trust. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
North Somerset →
School Type
Foundation special school
Age Range
Ages 4–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
185 / 165 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
3 December 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

45.3%
Free school meals
4.2%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%
Sustained destination
92%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%
Overall absence
26.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

24.09
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24
7.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
45.09
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
£50,999
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,073 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4.4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 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.

£25,559
Spend per pupil
£24,993
Income per pupil
36%
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
Ellesmere Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4UT
Phone
01934632171
Headteacher
Jamie Peacock

Academy Trust

W W Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westhaven School?
Westhaven School is a foundation special school in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Westhaven School have?
Westhaven School has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Westhaven School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Westhaven School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.5 in 2025/26.
How does Westhaven School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Westhaven School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Westhaven School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Westhaven School is part of W W Trust.
Where is Westhaven School?
Westhaven School is located at Ellesmere Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4UT.

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