SchoolScoresWestlands Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB
01245 251700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 October 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chelmsford comparisons use the 32 of its 56 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 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 | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 63% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Chelmsford figures pool parents at the Chelmsford 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
77% — 14 points above the Essex average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 80 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.5%* | 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
- Maltese Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cedd's School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Anne's School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Kings Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawford Mead Primary and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widford Lodge School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oaklands Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Parkwood Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westlands Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westlands Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Westlands Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Westlands Community Primary School?
94% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Westlands Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Westlands Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Westlands Community Primary School as their first choice for 80 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115027.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.