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Westwood Primary School

East Suffolk, NR33 9RRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#3,573
of 13,686 nationally

About Westwood Primary School

Westwood Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 30 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it first, the school is a realistic option rather than a long shot. The school is led by headteacher Lauraine Barnes and serves 181 pupils aged 2 to 11 in the East Suffolk area. It’s a state primary with a mixed intake and no religious character. While the school doesn’t publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone indicate strong local demand. The school also offers nursery provision, which can be a deciding factor for families with younger children looking for a single-site journey through the early years and into Key Stage 1.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestwood Avenue, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR33 9RR
HeadteacherLauraine Barnes
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)46.4%
School Capacity181 / 210 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolDining HallLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: westwoodprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Westwood 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.