Westcliff Primary Academy

About Westcliff Primary Academy

We are a large, coastal primary school which became part of the First Federation Trust on 1st February 2016. The First Federation is a multi-academy trust of primary schools across Devon. We celebrate the diversity and distinctiveness of each primary school in our trust.

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Key Facts

Founded 2016

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 66 responses • 19.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

84.8% positive 13.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

87.8% positive 10.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

69.7% positive 22.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

83.3% positive 9.1% negative

My child does well at this school

89.4% positive 10.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 66 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

15.6

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

41.0%

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 B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A wonderful school community!"

We've been at Westcliff Primary Academy for two years now, and I couldn't be happier with the school. The facilities are always clean and well-maintained, and the teachers are kind and supportive. My child has really flourished here, and the values of the school align perfectly with our own family values. We're so grateful to be a part of this community!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James R Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with a strong leadership program"

My child has been at Westcliff Primary Academy for three years, and I've seen them grow and develop in so many ways. The leadership program is fantastic, and my child has really enjoyed being a prefect and taking on more responsibility. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, and the school's values of friendship, respect, and kindness are evident in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2021

3.0

"Some ups and downs"

We left Westcliff Primary Academy after two years, and while we have some happy memories, we also had some difficulties with communication and support. The school's facilities are great, and the teachers are generally good, but we felt that our child's needs weren't always met. We're glad we gave it a go, but it wasn't the right fit for us.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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