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The West Park Academy

Ashfield, NG17 8EEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#345 of 13,686 nationally

About The West Park Academy

The West Park Academy is a state primary school in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, that has carved out a strong local reputation since its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022. It sits second out of 30 primary schools in Ashfield, according to rankings based on Key Stage 2 outcomes, placing it in the top five per cent locally. Its closest high-performing neighbours include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy and Bunny CofE Primary School, all of which rank among the top peers in the same local authority. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Baldwin and caters for 269 pupils aged three to eleven, with nursery provision on site. It is non-denominational and oversubscribed, receiving 48 applications for 25 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with all 25 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a school that local families are actively choosing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVernon Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG17 8EE
HeadteacherSarah Baldwin
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils269
Free School Meals (FSM)43.9%
School Capacity269 / 290 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketCross CountryRoundersFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: westparkacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The West Park Academy

The West Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.