Westmorland School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Westmorland School
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Westmorland School
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- Chorley PR7 3NQ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained and skilled in teaching phonics. Pupils are immersed in stories, poems, and books.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ learning is planned in a logical order, helping them build on what they know and develop an enquiring mind.
Foundational Skills: Strong reading, communication, phonics focus with supportive resources.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad subject range, SMSC emphasis, well-prepared schemes of work.
Areas Needing Improvement: None specified; curriculum effectively planned for changes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils leave school as fluent and confident readers, ready for the next steps in education.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work together seamlessly to assess each pupil's needs and plan clear next steps for development and learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning. Staff support them to manage emotions and behaviour effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular assessments, phonics for early readers, resource-rich learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Comprehensive assessments inform teaching strategies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Well-laid behavioural expectations aligned with British values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff effectively support non-verbal pupils to communicate using signing and visual symbols.
Support for SEND Pupils: Curriculum tailored to SEND needs, inclusive plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff help pupils understand each other and resolve conflicts. Leaders deal very well with rare instances of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a focus on pupils' well-being and foster a respectful and supportive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Up-to-date safeguarding and anti-bullying policies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive safety training and procedures implemented.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support from the school and the positive impact it has at home.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have established strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Parent Feedback: Progress shared regularly, positive engagement noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in sports clubs, learn to ride bikes, and enjoy various team games.
Outdoor Facilities: Outside areas are filled with play equipment that pupils use and enjoy.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse clubs and activities enhancing talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Safe, well-designed spaces available for physical activities.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have a high level of engagement with staff and respond to workload concerns.
Impact on Student Progress: Highly skilled staff teams assess and plan for each pupil’s development and learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are well trained, and their teaching has a very positive impact on pupils' learning.
Teacher Engagement: Advice and support provided for curriculum delivery.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on progress; uses assessment data effectively.
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Westmorland School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 54 students from age 5-16 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 |
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