Westbourne Primary School
Emsworth, PO10 8TG · West Sussex · primary school
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166th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. No similar-intake comparison is provided to indicate whether these results reflect specific local factors.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join R n B Dance, Create Club, French Club, Spanish Club, and Drum Lessons, and participate in Brighton and Hove Football Club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Westbourne Primary School
Overview
Westbourne Primary School provides a positive experience for children in the early years, who settle well and benefit from high expectations. However, the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership across the wider school requires improvement, with inconsistent teaching standards and variable pupil conduct.
Strengths
- Early years provision is good, with children showing "positive attitudes to learning" and developing curiosity through meaningful activities.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics "enthusiastically and with consistency," helping younger pupils read with greater fluency.
- Pupils understand school values, showing kindness and feeling safe, with many enjoying clubs and residential trips.
- Governors have improved monitoring systems to hold leaders to account, and staff appreciate support in managing workload.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not consistently adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), causing some to struggle to access learning.
- Checks on pupil knowledge are ineffective, leading to gaps in understanding as misconceptions are not resolved before new content is introduced.
- Behaviour expectations are not securely embedded, resulting in variable conduct and distraction among older pupils.
- Too many disadvantaged pupils have low attendance, missing essential curriculum elements.
- Pupils lack an age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values, hindering their preparation for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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.
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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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