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Westgate Academy

Lincoln, LN1 3BQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
No single grade since Sep 2024
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,785
of 13,686 nationally

About Westgate Academy

Westgate Academy is a state-funded primary school in Lincoln, East Midlands, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 428 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 480.

The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 10 Feb 2026 has no single overall grade. 58% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressWestgate, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ
HeadteacherMr John Beaven
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils428
Free School Meals (FSM)36.7%
School Capacity428 / 480 (89% full)

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Ofsted Report Card

10 Feb 2026
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No single overall grade

Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionExpected standard
Curriculum & teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & behaviourStrong standard
Personal development & wellbeingExpected standard
Leadership & governanceExpected standard

Source: Ofsted official management information, 29 Mar 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westgate Academy

Yes, Westgate Academy has been inspected by Ofsted. State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall effectiveness grade from September 2024. From November 2025, renewed inspections use report cards with separate five-point grades for each evaluation area.