Westwood Academy

About Westwood Academy

Westwood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 249 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Emily Perryman, it falls under Essex 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 8641st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 19 in Castle Point.

Westwood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 30 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

Westwood Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 72% recommending the school (106 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Westwood Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, Westwood Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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