Westdale Junior School
About Westdale Junior School
Westdale Junior School’s Key Stage 2 results sit exactly on the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61% for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That places the school in a very specific position: it is neither outperforming nor underperforming its peers, but holding steady at the midpoint. However, the picture becomes more nuanced when you look at the higher standard. Only 4% of Westdale pupils achieved the higher benchmark in all three subjects, which is a notably low figure. This suggests that while the school is reliably getting most children to the expected level, it is not pushing a significant number into the top tier. In the Gedling local authority ranking, Westdale sits 21st out of 32 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate borough. Nationally, it falls around the 54th percentile, which is broadly in line with the national median.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: westdalejuniors.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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