Westwoodside Church of England Academy

About Westwoodside Church of England Academy

Westwoodside Church of England Academy is a vibrant and nurturing primary school at the heart of our community. We are passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our broad and enriching curriculum actively promotes both Christian and British values.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Rush

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 • 42 responses • 30.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.7% positive 14.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.3% positive 16.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

66.7% positive 28.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

54.8% positive 38.1% negative

My child does well at this school

61.9% positive 28.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 42 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

6.3

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

61.0%

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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Samantha W. Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School Community!"

We moved to Doncaster last year and were so nervous about finding a good school for our daughter. Westwoodside has exceeded all our expectations - the staff are caring and supportive, and the values of the school align perfectly with our own. We love the 'Believe & Achieve' ethos and how it encourages children to be their best selves.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily T. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

As a working mum, I was worried about leaving my child in a new school. But from the moment our son started at Westwoodside, we've felt like part of the family. The teachers are kind, the facilities are great (especially the new playground!), and the school's emphasis on kindness and empathy is just wonderful.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We have mixed feelings about Westwoodside - our child had a great time, but we felt that the school could do more to engage with parents. The staff were always friendly, but we often found it difficult to get answers to our questions. That being said, our child made some wonderful friends and grew as a person during their time at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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