Westwood First School is a primary school in Leek, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a community school 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.
Westwood First School currently has around 287 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 6.6% 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.
| Address: | Westwood Road, Leek, ST13 8DL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Woollacott |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124099 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 294 |
| Number of Pupils: | 287 |
| Number of Boys: | 137 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft First School Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | - not rated | 887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High Specialist Technology School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's CofE(VA) Junior High School Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | - not rated | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | - not rated | 182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek College of Further Education and School of Art Stockwell Street , ST13 6DP | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Community Special School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hedges Independent School 11 Carlton Terrace , ST13 6HE | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.