Westwoodside Church of England Academy
About Westwoodside Church of England Academy
Westwoodside Church of England Academy is a small primary school in North Lincolnshire, currently home to 139 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it operates well below its maximum size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 26 applications for just 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants receiving offers. This oversubscription ratio of 1.73 signals that the school is a popular choice among local families, despite its relatively small intake. The school has a Church of England religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural feeder for families seeking a faith-based start. Headteacher Kirsty Reilly leads a mixed-gender school that draws from the surrounding rural community, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour all judged Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 42 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (4 Feb 2025): Some aspects not as strong
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Source: westwoodsidecofeacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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