Westwood Primary School
March, PE15 8JT · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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185th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 1.6/10 against 1,900 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
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, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 742 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to students during the school day? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Westwood Primary School
Overview
Westwood Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils are "happy and sociable." The report highlights that recent curriculum changes are supporting pupils to achieve well, with staff maintaining "high expectations" for both achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and make "significant progress from their starting points."
- "Pastoral provision is strong," with staff forging supportive relationships that help pupils feel "well cared for and safe."
- Early years provision is "highly effective," providing a "very strong foundation" for learning and development.
- The school manages emotional and behavioural needs "extremely well," promoting positive behaviour in a "calm and supportive environment."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain new ideas clearly, helping pupils remember prior knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have the skills to support pupils at the early stages of reading, as some do not get enough practice to read fluently.
- Teaching in some subjects does not identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge effectively, preventing some from achieving as well as they could.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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