Westwood Primary School
Chorley, PR5 8LS · Lancashire · primary school
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351st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,863 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access gymnastics, dance, athletics, swimming, and outdoor challenges, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Westwood Primary School
Overview
Westwood Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “friendly and kind,” enjoy “challenging and fun” lessons, and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders have refined the curriculum to be “well designed, broad and ambitious,” ensuring pupils develop a “secure body of knowledge” across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary attitudes to their learning and behaviour” and rarely experience bullying.
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” with many pupils performing well in English and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils developing skills to read “confidently and fluently.”
- Governors “fulfil their duties effectively” and are “considerate of staff well-being.”
- Attendance rates are improving, with the school taking “effective actions to support and challenge families.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff are “well equipped to cater for the additional learning needs of pupils with SEND,” as guidance on adapting learning is not always robust.
- Assessment and feedback strategies need refinement to help pupils address errors and misconceptions “swiftly,” preventing them from repeating basic mistakes.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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