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Westwood Primary School

Chorley, PR5 8LSPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2405 of 13,686 nationally

About Westwood Primary School

Westwood Primary School in Chorley is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 162 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. That spare capacity is notable because the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 63 applications for just 20 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.15, and all 19 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.3%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but worth keeping in mind for context. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a headteacher, Julie Martin, leading a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating across its most recent inspections. Parent feedback from the 2024–25 period is overwhelmingly positive: 87% of respondents would recommend the school, and 93% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestwood Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR5 8LS
HeadteacherJulie Martin
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils162
Free School Meals (FSM)17.3%
School Capacity162 / 210 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisCross CountrySwimmingNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaGardeningChoir

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

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: westwoodprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westwood Primary School

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.