How many pupils does Westwood First School have?

Westwood First School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westwood First School's Ofsted rating?

Westwood First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

Is Westwood First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westwood First School is part of THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Westwood First School?

Westwood First School is located at Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL.

Westwood First School

Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL

Good

Inspected 19 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

5–9

Ages

267

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Westwood First School

Westwood First School is an academy converter in Leek, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–9. It has 267 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 267 / 294 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16.3%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

10.9%

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.

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

9.9%

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.

13.19

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

20.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.7 vs 2023/24

9.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24

£49,405

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,531 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£5,981

Spend per pupil

£6,232

Income per pupil

54%

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: Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL
Phone: 01538714990
Headteacher: Adele Johnson
Website: http://wfs.ttlt.org.uk/

Academy Trust

THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westwood First School?: Westwood First School is an academy converter in Leek, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–9.
How many pupils does Westwood First School have?: Westwood First School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Westwood First School's Ofsted rating?: Westwood First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
Is Westwood First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Westwood First School is part of THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Westwood First School?: Westwood First School is located at Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL.

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