West Hill Primary School
URN: 113106 • Ottery St Mary EX11 1UQ
Overview
- Name
- West Hill Primary School
- URN
- 113106
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Smile Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Penny Hammett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01404812599
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beech Park, Ottery St Mary EX11 1UQ
Summary
West Hill Primary School is a foundation school located in the village of West Hill, near Ottery St Mary, Devon. With a current enrolment of 203 pupils, the school serves children aged 4 to 11 across seven classes. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive, guided by six core values that underpin their educational approach.
The curriculum at West Hill Primary is well-structured and designed to meet the needs of all students, with a strong emphasis on creativity and high-quality teaching. Recent OFSTED inspections have rated the school as ‘good’, highlighting its aspirational leadership and effective learning behaviours, including resilience and cooperation. The school encourages active participation from parents and carers, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
West Hill Primary School also places importance on community engagement, hosting various events such as book fairs and assemblies to support local initiatives, including donations to Ottery Foodbank. Parents are welcomed to visit the school through scheduled tours, providing an opportunity to experience the school environment firsthand.
The curriculum at West Hill Primary is well-structured and designed to meet the needs of all students, with a strong emphasis on creativity and high-quality teaching. Recent OFSTED inspections have rated the school as ‘good’, highlighting its aspirational leadership and effective learning behaviours, including resilience and cooperation. The school encourages active participation from parents and carers, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
West Hill Primary School also places importance on community engagement, hosting various events such as book fairs and assemblies to support local initiatives, including donations to Ottery Foodbank. Parents are welcomed to visit the school through scheduled tours, providing an opportunity to experience the school environment firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Smile Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 219
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 2.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 105 | 98 | 219 | 2.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 219 | 1.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 106 | 110 | 219 | 1.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 106 | 110 | 219 | 1.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 106 | 110 | 219 | 0.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 219 | 2.30 |
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