SchoolScoresWestgate Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASPIRE SCHOOLS TRUST
Westgate, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ
01522 528308 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 29 March 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Lincoln comparisons use the 4 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 36% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 24% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 84% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 40% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 85% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 31% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lincoln figures pool parents at the Lincoln schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
115 pupils in this year group.
58% — about the same as the Lincolnshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.7% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.23% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 47th highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Mount Street Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate CofE Infants Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- The St Faith's CofE Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ermine Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln Bishop King CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Westgate Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Westgate Academy?
86% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Westgate Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137451.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.