Westende Junior School

About Westende Junior School

Our school is a happy, friendly and welcoming community where staff, pupils and parents enjoy working together. Our aim is to provide a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment which develops happy, confident children and ignites their passion for learning.

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Key Facts

Founded 1974

Head/Principal Mrs Andrea Sykes

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 50 responses • 21% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90% positive 8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92% positive 8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

94% positive 6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

92% positive 4% negative

My child does well at this school

96% positive 4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 50 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

10.8

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

68.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 5

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Parent

Parent Mar 24, 2025

5.0

"Fantastic school"

Love this school. They have fantastic teachers who are really supportive. The children make great academic progress and there are lots of fun activities for everyone to get involved in. They have an outdoor learning area with a fire pit, large playing fields, playground equipment, and most importantly - an outdoor swimming pool. Literally the only downside we’ve found is that the lunch menu could be better.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G

Parent Feb 1, 2022

5.0

"An exceptional school that really cares"

Westende Junior School has far exceeded our expectations in every way. The school's values are truly embedded in everything they do, and the staff are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. My son is thriving in the school and we couldn't be more grateful for the support and care he's received.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca T

Parent Jan 15, 2021

5.0

"A wonderful school community"

Westende Junior School has been a fantastic choice for my daughter. The teachers are kind and dedicated, and the school's emphasis on creativity, challenge and confidence has really helped her thrive. We love the variety of extracurricular activities on offer too!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2020

5.0

"Excellent school with great facilities"

We've been so impressed with Westende Junior School. The new play equipment and adventure playground are a hit with my son and his friends. The staff are very supportive and the school's values of respect, happiness and resilience really shine through in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel W

Parent Jun 20, 2020

4.0

"A great school with some minor areas for improvement"

We moved to the area a few years ago and my children have been at Westende Junior School since then. Overall, we've been very happy with the school. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are great and the school's commitment to inclusivity is impressive. However, I've sometimes found the communication from the school to be a bit patchy, particularly when it comes to updates on events and activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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