Westbourne Primary School
Sutton, SM1 2NT · Sutton · primary school
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6th of 31 primary schools in Sutton we can score, 41 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,299 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
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, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 53.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Friends' Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 656 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 26, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the Friends' Club operate during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Westbourne Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and achieving well within a school where leaders maintain "very high expectations for pupils’ behaviour." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and a positive culture where pupils have "excellent working relationships with adults." Overall, the school provides a secure and enriching environment, with particular praise for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils respecting one another and describing the school as being like ‘one big family’.
- Leaders provide "exceptional wider opportunities," including a wide range of clubs, sporting competitions, and musical performances.
- Teachers have "secure subject knowledge" and ask effective questions to deepen pupils’ understanding, particularly in mathematics and science.
- There is a "positive culture of reading," with staff trained to deliver phonics effectively and pupils enjoying a rich range of texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to learn successfully alongside their peers.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders do not identify the content pupils need to learn over time in sufficient detail, preventing pupils from building on "small steps of learning securely." Leaders should ensure key knowledge and skills are planned progressively in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure systems in place, comprehensive staff training, and pupils taught how to stay safe and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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