Westoning Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | High Street, MK45 5JH |
| School Website | www.westoning.org |
| Telephone | 1525712994 |
| URN | 147994 |
School Census
| Total | 106 |
| Girls/Boys | 54/52 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.9%/49.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 5 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/07/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2015 | Good |
| 06/02/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/07/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |