Westacre Middle School
Droitwich, WR9 0AA · Worcestershire · middle school
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76th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 2,617 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westacre Middle School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Library, Board Games, Chess, Chill and Chat, Cooking, Craft, Gardening, and Knitting clubs. Sports include Running, Table Tennis, Rounders, Football, Netball, Yoga, and Trampoline. Arts and music options cover Dance, Film, Musical Theatre, Choir, Photography, and Podcast Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment from the 2022 inspection findings?
What Ofsted said about Westacre Middle School
Overview
Westacre Middle School continues to be a good school, where the motto ‘Inspire, Challenge, Achieve’ permeates everyday life. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud of their school, with very positive relationships between staff and learners. The school offers an ambitious curriculum and a comprehensive extra-curricular programme that supports pupils’ personal development and preparation for future education.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘aspirational for all pupils’, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils ‘behave well in lessons and during play times’, with bullying described as ‘very rare’ and staff acting immediately if incidents occur.
- The school provides a ‘comprehensive extra-curricular offer’ including clubs, excursions, and residential trips, which pupils ‘speak with enthusiasm’ about.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and present subject matter ‘clearly and coherently’, ensuring pupils grasp key concepts.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ and speak of the ‘Westacre Team’, noting that leaders care about their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all reading strategies for early learners are ‘grounded in synthetic phonics’, as current methods do not always help pupils sound out unfamiliar words.
- Leaders must ensure assessments ‘check effectively what pupils can do and remember over time’ without negatively impacting staff workload, as current formal assessments add little to teachers’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to spot risks and report concerns to a specially trained team.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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