The West Park Academy
93%
Capacity
269
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The West Park Academy
The West Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 290 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The West Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Baldwin, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 345th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 30 in Ashfield.
The West Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The West Park Academy include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, The West Park Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Vernon Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG17 8EE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Baldwin |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.9% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 290 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
345th of 13,686
Nationally
30th of 1,353
In East Midlands
2nd of 30
In Ashfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vernon Road, Nottingham
Ashfield, NG17 8EE
Journey to School
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