How many pupils does Westwood Primary School have?

Westwood Primary School has 181 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

68% of pupils at Westwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Westwood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westwood Primary School is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Westwood Primary School?

Westwood Primary School is located at Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR.

Westwood Primary School

Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

181

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Westwood Primary School

Westwood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 181 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 181 / 210 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

45.7%

Free school meals

5.4%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

17.1%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

13.5%

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.

11.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

15.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

9.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£44,033

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,777 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 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.

£8,098

Spend per pupil

£8,530

Income per pupil

64%

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 Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR
Phone: 01502565673
Headteacher: Lauraine Barnes
Website: www.westwoodprimary.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westwood Primary School?: Westwood Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Westwood Primary School have?: Westwood Primary School has 181 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Westwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Westwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Westwood Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Westwood Primary School is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Westwood Primary School?: Westwood Primary School is located at Westwood Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR.

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