William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
88%
Capacity
185
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 185 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated William Westley Church of England VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Westcott, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5432nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 21 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (100 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Westley Church of England VC Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, William Westley Church of England VC Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mill Lane, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NE |
| Headteacher | Andrew Westcott |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 185 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 185 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5432nd of 13,686
Nationally
571st of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
100 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
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Contact Information
Mill Lane, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NE
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