Westhouses Primary School
Alfreton, DE55 5AF · Derbyshire · primary school
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82nd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 2,863 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westhouses Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 25.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cross country, and Bikeability, alongside African dance and Diwali workshops. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 89. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Westhouses Primary School
Overview
Westhouses Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and are proud to be part of the "Westhouses family". The inspection found that leaders have high expectations, the curriculum is "ambitious and well organised", and staff work hard to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere for all children.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well organised", with subject plans setting out knowledge and skills in a "logical order" and a strong focus on building vocabulary.
- Phonics is taught "consistently well", with books closely matched to letter sounds, helping pupils improve their "fluency, expression and understanding".
- Staff adapt the curriculum effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in all parts of the curriculum".
- Pupils display "positive attitudes towards their learning", behave well, and understand the school’s values such as "determination, respect, passion, honesty, resilience, teamwork and self-belief".
- Governors have a "clear vision for the school" and understand their roles, while leaders provide adequate support for staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not make "precise links to the knowledge and skills pupils have gained in previous years", hindering pupils' ability to recall past learning or deepen understanding.
- Pupils lack "sufficient knowledge of the protected characteristics", meaning they are not as prepared for living in modern Britain as they could be regarding equality.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained, concerns responded to quickly, and record-keeping described as thorough.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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