Westmoor Primary School
Dewsbury, WF13 4EW · Kirklees · primary school
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40th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 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 — 5.9/10 against 1,804 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Westmoor Primary School
Overview
Westmoor Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and feel happy and safe. The school fosters positive, nurturing relationships and maintains high aspirations for all learners, with an inclusive environment that values diversity and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious, engaging and well structured," with pupils achieving well in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "particularly well supported," learning the same curriculum as their classmates and flourishing under skilled care.
- Staff demonstrate "good subject knowledge" and effectively check understanding, resulting in pupils producing "high-quality work."
- Reading is central to learning, with early readers benefiting from "well-structured phonics lessons" and older pupils enthusiastically recommending books.
- Leaders have taken steps to reduce staff workload, and staff speak "extremely highly of leaders’ consideration for their well-being."
Areas to improve
- The foundation curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to develop oracy skills or apply vocabulary in oral and written work.
- Opportunities for pupil discussion in some subjects are limited, meaning pupils do not always rehearse their thinking or use ambitious language structures.
- Overall attendance remains "stubbornly low," although leaders are tenacious in addressing this issue.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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