Westlea Primary School

About Westlea Primary School

Westlea Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 303 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 310 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Westlea Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Faye Dean, it falls under Swindon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8685th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 51 in Swindon.

Westlea Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Westlea Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Westlea Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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