Westlea Primary School
URN: 113998 • Seaham SR7 8JU
Overview
- Name
- Westlea Primary School
- URN
- 113998
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deborah Scothern (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915813658
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winslow Crescent, Seaham SR7 8JU
Summary
Westlea Primary School is a community school located in Seaham, County Durham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 245 pupils, with a capacity of 238. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to nurture the academic, social, emotional, moral, and physical development of each child. High expectations and equality of access are central to the school's ethos, fostering an environment where all students can thrive.
The curriculum at Westlea is designed to engage students and extend their learning experiences, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school prioritizes creating a safe and caring atmosphere, where achievements are celebrated, and every child's happiness is considered vital to their success.
With a significant percentage of pupils (44.5%) eligible for free school meals, Westlea Primary is committed to supporting all families within the community. The school also provides resources such as a dedicated app for parents to facilitate communication and manage school-related payments efficiently. For more information, visit their website at www.westleaprimaryschool.com.
The curriculum at Westlea is designed to engage students and extend their learning experiences, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school prioritizes creating a safe and caring atmosphere, where achievements are celebrated, and every child's happiness is considered vital to their success.
With a significant percentage of pupils (44.5%) eligible for free school meals, Westlea Primary is committed to supporting all families within the community. The school also provides resources such as a dedicated app for parents to facilitate communication and manage school-related payments efficiently. For more information, visit their website at www.westleaprimaryschool.com.
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- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 238
- Pupils
- 245
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 44.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 245 | 122 | 123 | 238 | 44.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 123 | 131 | 238 | 48.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 264 | 128 | 136 | 238 | 45.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 264 | 128 | 136 | 238 | 45.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 265 | 134 | 131 | 238 | 43.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 135 | 141 | 238 | 36.60 |
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