Underwood West Academy

About Underwood West Academy

Underwood West Academy is a happy, nurturing school where children enjoy coming to school and taking part in the wide range of exciting and stimulating learning activities we offer.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Laura Jones

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 18 responses • 3.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

72.2% positive 27.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

72.3% positive 27.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

66.7% positive 27.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72.2% positive 16.7% negative

My child does well at this school

72.2% positive 27.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 18 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

22.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

37.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Happy and Supportive Environment"

We have been really happy with Underwood West Academy. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the curriculum is engaging and well-structured. My child loves Forest School and the outdoor activities. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"An Excellent Learning Experience"

My daughter has thrived at Underwood West Academy. The teaching staff are passionate and dedicated, and the facilities are excellent. The emphasis on Community, Knowledge, and Emotional Intelligence is exactly what we were looking for in a school. We couldn't be happier!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha K

Parent Aug 15, 2020

4.0

"Some positives and areas for improvement"

We moved away from the area before our child finished Year 5, but we were generally happy with Underwood West Academy. The teachers were knowledgeable and the values-based approach was great. However, we felt that the school could improve its communication with parents and the homework load was sometimes too high. Overall, it was a good school, but not perfect.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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