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Westdene Primary School
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Westdene Primary School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN1 5GN
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils’ progress in phonics has improved to meet national expectations due to changes in teaching methods.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages pupils in exciting learning activities, contributing to good achievement and above-average attainment at Key Stage 2.
Foundational Skills: Reading skills are high priority with systematic teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum inspires pupils, enabling excellent learning and progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is not enough outstanding teaching for consistent high achievement across all areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress in reading and mathematics after previous inconsistencies.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided both in the classroom and in small intervention groups outside the classroom.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding; they have very good attitudes to their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong performance in national tests, especially maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extensive support helps struggling readers catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour highly positive; teamwork valued and practised.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to effective support in place.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND team enhanced to meet needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is very rare and dealt with effectively by the school. They feel safe and know who to turn to for advice.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school employs a range of techniques to ensure pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including lessons on internet safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported with positive relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Robust education supports resilience and emotional management.
Parent Feedback: The Parent View online survey shows that most parents and carers consider that pupils behave well.
Parent Feedback: Parents give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school’s curriculum offers a rich range of additional activities contributing to pupils' development.
Outdoor Facilities: The Nursery features a well-used outdoor area where children engage in learning through play.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive activities, such as Rhythm Masters, enhance interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic and use advanced technology and innovative methods to engage pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong links are made to improve individual training needs and pupil progress, particularly in mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Staff report strong pride and feel supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching strategies lead to efficient problem-solving skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Robust professional development strengthens staff skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons lack pace, with teachers spending too much time talking rather than letting students work independently.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking is consistent but pupils sometimes do not have enough opportunity to respond to feedback immediately.
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About Us
Westdene Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 506 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.47% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 6 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 6 | 8.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 11 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 7.6% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westdene Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1