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Westgate Academy

Lincoln, LN1 3BQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,785
of 13,686 nationally

About Westgate Academy

Westgate Academy, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Lincoln, posts a Key Stage 2 expected standard score in reading, writing and maths of 63 per cent. That is six percentage points above the Lincolnshire local authority average of 57 per cent for primary schools, placing it comfortably ahead of the typical school in the area. The school ranks 5th out of 16 primaries within the city of Lincoln itself, sitting in the top third locally. Nationally, it lands around the middle of the pack, at the 50th percentile. This is a school that performs reliably above its immediate neighbours, though it is not among the elite performers in the county. The most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in 2016, rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. That marks a clear improvement from the previous graded inspection in 2014, which rated the school as Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWestgate, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ
HeadteacherJohn Beaven
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils441
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity441 / 480 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westgate Academy

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