SchoolScoresWestwoodside CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Nethergate, Westwoodside, Doncaster, DN9 2DR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 June 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 February 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Doncaster comparisons use the 57 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 38th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 44th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 48th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 22nd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 49th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 74% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 5% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 55th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Doncaster. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). 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. Doncaster figures pool parents at the Doncaster 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
21 pupils in this year group.
57% — 5 points below the North Lincolnshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 North Lincolnshire. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 90th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 80th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 76th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 15.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 95th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 50th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 91st highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 103rd highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 17.0%* | 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
- Haxey CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westwoodside CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westwoodside CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Westwoodside CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Westwoodside CofE Academy?
52% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Westwoodside CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Westwoodside CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Westwoodside CofE Academy as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 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 138713.
- 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.