Westside School, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision 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.
Westside School currently has around 11 pupils on roll, which is about 18% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 90.9% boys and 9.1% girls. Around 55.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.4%. other mixed pupils make up about 27.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 18.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 8-30 Galena Road, London, W6 0LT |
| Website: | www.westsideschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02075040512 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Pani Matsangos |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140201 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 11 |
| Number of Boys: | 10 |
| Number of Girls: | 1 |
| White British | 36.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 27.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 18.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 9.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 9.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | - not rated | 218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl's Court Free School Primary Cambridge Grove , W6 0LB | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Betts Primary School Paddenswick Road , W6 0UA | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Worlidge Street , W6 9BP | - not rated | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School 33 St Peter's Road , Hammersmith W6 9BA | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG | - not rated | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside School 8-30 Galena Road , W6 0LT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School Studland Hall , Studland Street W6 0JS | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Macbeth Street , W6 9JJ | - not rated | 179 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Secondary Base Macbeth Centre , Macbeth Street W6 9JJ | - not rated | 179 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Burgwin School Cambridge Grove , Hammersmith W6 0LB | - not rated | 218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.