Westlands School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Westlands Avenue, ME10 1PF |
| School Website | www.westlands.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1795477475 |
| URN | 136286 |
School Census
| Total | 1784 |
| Girls/Boys | 849/935 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 385 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/02/2019 | Good |
| 24/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 11.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.48 |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1095 |
| As first preference | 378 |
| As second preference | 334 |
| As third preference | 274 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.72% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1125 |
| As first preference | 439 |
| As second preference | 359 |
| As third preference | 238 |
| Total Offers Made | 283 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 255 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 860 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 262 |
| As third preference | 207 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1006 |
| As first preference | 354 |
| As second preference | 314 |
| As third preference | 214 |
| Total Offers Made | 322 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 943 |
| As first preference | 358 |
| As second preference | 274 |
| As third preference | 239 |
| Total Offers Made | 317 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 941 |
| As first preference | 360 |
| As second preference | 301 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 321 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 883 |
| As first preference | 322 |
| As second preference | 290 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 281 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 857 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 306 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 931 |
| As first preference | 319 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 254 |
| Total Offers Made | 279 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 906 |
| As first preference | 287 |
| As second preference | 309 |
| As third preference | 238 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 860 |
| As first preference | 335 |
| As second preference | 292 |
| As third preference | 170 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 243 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 39% |
| no | 61% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Grove Park Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hilton Drive, , ME10 1PT
Aspire School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Vellum Drive, , ME10 5DA
Westlands Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Homewood Avenue, , ME10 1XN