Westerton Primary Academy
Wakefield, WF3 1AR · Leeds · primary school
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105th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 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 the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westerton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 664 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Westerton Primary Academy
Overview
Westerton Primary Academy is described as a “welcoming and friendly place” where pupils are “highly motivated to work hard.” The report highlights that recent leadership changes have led to impressive improvements in the standard of education, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” demonstrating strong relationships with adults and using the school’s ‘6C’s’ values to guide their conduct.
- The school has implemented a “well-designed and ambitious curriculum” with carefully sequenced knowledge, supported by collaboration with secondary subject specialists.
- Phonics teaching is consistent and effective, with pupils reading books matched to their knowledge, leading to increased fluency and a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with SEND are supported well through inclusive approaches, such as adapted tasks and accessible resources, enabling them to fully access the curriculum.
- Early years routines enable children to become independent learners through purposeful play and exploration.
Areas to improve
- The school must further refine the curriculum in some subjects to precisely identify the “small pieces of knowledge” pupils need, helping them articulate connections across the curriculum.
- The school should work with parents to improve communication strategies, as some do not consider current methods effective or informative enough.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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