How many pupils does Westlands Primary School have?

Westlands Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Westlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Westlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

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

64% of pupils at Westlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Westlands Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westlands Primary School is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Westlands Primary School?

Westlands Primary School is located at Ostend Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY.

Westlands Primary School

Ostend Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY

Good

Inspected 17 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

208

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Westlands Primary School

Westlands Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. It is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 208 / 220 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.2%

Free school meals

14.7%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

10.6%

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)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

13.0%

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.

8.1

Teachers (FTE)

25.7

Pupils per teacher

7.49

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£50,579

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£6,058

Spend per pupil

£6,260

Income per pupil

48%

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: Ostend Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY
Phone: 01782973790
Headteacher: Jonathan Taylor
Website: http://www.westlands.staffs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westlands Primary School?: Westlands Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Westlands Primary School have?: Westlands Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Westlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Westlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Westlands Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Westlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Westlands Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Westlands Primary School is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Westlands Primary School?: Westlands Primary School is located at Ostend Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY.

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