Westgarth Primary School

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.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, Westgarth’s strengths are clear. In reading, 90% of pupils met the expected standard and 31% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 107. Maths saw 92% at the expected level and 22% at the higher level, with an average score of 105. Writing was slightly lower, with 82% at the expected standard and 14% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, rated it Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2014, but the inspection report notes the school was not judged on overall effectiveness this time. The school ranks in the top 25% nationally for its key stage 2 combined measure.

Westgarth offers a broad range of facilities, including music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios, a forest school, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, cross country, tennis, cricket, football and dance, while clubs include gardening, film, book, eco, science and art. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the Parent View data shows no responses from parents of SEND children, so it is difficult to gauge how well that support is perceived. With 11.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively mixed catchment. It has a nursery provision and is oversubscribed, so families considering it should be aware that demand outstrips supply. This is a solid, well-regarded primary that delivers above-average results in a competitive local market.

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