Westlands Primary School, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Westlands Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ostend Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QY |
| Website: | http://www.westlands.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01782973790 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Jonathan Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150526 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| White British | 75.50% | 157 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 10 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 8 |
| African | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarswood Primary School Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 258 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.