Westwood Primary School
Lowestoft, NR33 9RR · Suffolk · primary school
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61st of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 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 — 7.6/10 against 1,164 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.45 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 26% | 1.56 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and can attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the swimming programme? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Westwood Primary School
Overview
Westwood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, respectful, and feel safe. Leaders have created an interesting curriculum with a strong focus on vocabulary and reading, ensuring most pupils remember what they learn and apply it to complex activities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect, take leadership roles seriously, and enjoy learning challenges linked to real-world experiences.
- Staff deliver well-structured lessons, consistently recapping previous learning and using high-quality resources to support retention.
- Reading is central to daily life, with a new phonics scheme taught consistently well to help pupils catch up and access a range of books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are accurately identified and supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained and concerns recorded and reported promptly to protect pupils.
Areas to improve
- Staff require further training to confidently deliver the intended curriculum in design and technology and art, ensuring pupils access high-quality lessons across all subjects.
- Governors must implement more rigorous monitoring of persistent absence, as they currently lack sufficient insight into strategies tackling the high absence of a small group of pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring pupils are safe through robust recording, reporting, and staff training on risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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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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