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West Street Community Primary School

Pendle, BB8 0HWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,659
of 13,686 nationally

About West Street Community Primary School

Of the 14 parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 79% said they would recommend West Street Community Primary School to other parents. That's a solid majority, but the picture is more mixed when you dig into individual questions. For instance, while 79% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy at the school, a notable 21% disagreed. Similarly, 78% felt their child is safe, but 21% disagreed. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 42 applications for just 14 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. However, only 12 of those applications were first-preference choices, suggesting many families are listing it as a backup. This combination of high overall demand but some parental dissatisfaction on key measures like behaviour and concern-handling makes it a school worth visiting to form your own view.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Street, Colne, Pendle, BB8 0HW
HeadteacherSarah Watson
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)57.6%
School Capacity192 / 230 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsDanceRoundersCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaCodingFilm ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: west-street.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Street Community Primary School

West Street Community Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.