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Westgarth Primary School

Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6AEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1884 of 13,686 nationally

About Westgarth Primary School

Westgarth Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Redcar and Cleveland average of 65%. That 13-point gap places the school 9th out of 41 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top quarter locally. It also ranks 96th out of 677 primary schools in the North East region, a strong showing for a school that takes children from age 3 to 11. The school is oversubscribed, with 55 applications for 36 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and all 36 first-preference families were offered a spot. That suggests a solid local reputation, backed up by the fact that 85% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school to others.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRedcar Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6AE
HeadteacherRachael Smith
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils344
Free School Meals (FSM)11.4%
School Capacity344 / 315 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 59 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryTennisCricketFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westgarth Primary School

Westgarth Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.