Classpot

Westhouses Primary School

Bolsover, DE55 5AFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#11,705
of 13,686 nationally

About Westhouses Primary School

Westhouses Primary School is a small state primary in Bolsover, Derbyshire, currently home to 80 pupils against a capacity of 89, so it’s running close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total spaces. The school’s free school meal rate sits at 30%, which is notably high — well above the national average of around 23% and a clear signal that the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for just 18 places, with 19 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. That’s a healthy indicator that local families are actively choosing Westhouses, even with other options nearby. The school has a nursery provision attached, so it feeds children in from age three, and its mixed, non-religious character means it draws from a broad local catchment. For parents weighing up options in Bolsover, this is a school that’s clearly popular and serving a relatively high-need intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBolden Terrace, Alfreton, Bolsover, DE55 5AF
HeadteacherJuliette Whitby
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils80
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity80 / 89 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingEco ClubScience ClubChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: westhouses.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Westhouses Primary School

Westhouses 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.