The West Park Academy
Nottingham, NG17 8EE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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131st of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 1,469 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.44 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The West Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 290. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The West Park Academy
Overview
The West Park Academy is a primary school where pupils speak highly of their experience, enjoying lessons and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour and personal development, fostering an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. The school is currently implementing a revised curriculum designed to build knowledge over time, with a strong focus on reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "very well planned programme of extra-curricular clubs and activities" that nurture interests and broaden horizons.
- Staff provide "clear instructions and willing support," helping pupils who describe their work as ‘not too hard and not too easy’.
- The curriculum is carefully planned with themes of ‘aspiration, raising standards, and cultural diversity’ running through all subjects.
- Staff encourage a love of reading through daily sessions and a new phonics approach, helping pupils become "fluent, confident readers".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in the life of the school" and receive tailored support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the revised curriculum is fully embedded so that pupils "retain the identified key knowledge and skills over time".
- Staff are still refining aspects of the curriculum to ensure pupils "know, remember and do more as they progress through the school".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising it as ‘an integral part of everything we do’ and ensuring detailed records and regular staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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