Westgarth Primary School
Redcar, TS11 6AE · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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7th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 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 — 7.5/10 against 4,240 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westgarth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess and Reading Club, attend an after-school club, and visit Beamish Museum, the theatre, Peat Rigg, Harry Potter Studios, and Edinburgh.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 do not reach the expected standard? How are the trips organised for parents who need to arrange transport?
What Ofsted said about Westgarth Primary School
Overview
Westgarth Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "safe and happy" and relationships are "caring." Leaders have "high ambitions" for pupil achievement which are "generally realised," supported by a "well-structured approach" to reading and a curriculum that builds "coherently over time." The school fosters strong personal development through leadership roles and community engagement.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "delivered well," with staff who "know children’s learning and pastoral needs well" and create a "nurturing" environment.
- Staff are "well trained" in phonics, ensuring pupils "understand quickly the sounds that make up words" and develop "fluency and confidence in reading."
- The curriculum is "considered carefully," allowing pupils to develop a "clear understanding of the subjects they study," including effective adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils benefit from a "tailored personal development offer," taking on leadership roles and participating in activities that develop "resilience and team-building skills."
- Governors and trust leaders "fulfil their roles and responsibilities effectively," with an "accurate evaluation" of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Areas to improve
- Staff must address "off-task behaviour" more effectively to ensure all pupils "engage fully with their learning" and do not miss out on vital content.
- The school should use assessment information in "a few foundation subjects" to address gaps in learning "swiftly," ensuring pupils secure important knowledge.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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