Westwood Primary School

URN: 119338 • Chorley PR5 8LS

Overview

Name
Westwood Primary School
URN
119338
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Julie Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772628051
Website
Visit
Address
Westwood Road, Chorley PR5 8LS

Summary

Westwood Primary School is a community school located in Chorley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 162 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on providing a calm and purposeful learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos is centered around fostering a love of learning, creativity, and respect for oneself and others, aligning with their core values of courage, curiosity, resilience, and resourcefulness.

The curriculum at Westwood is designed to offer a well-rounded education, incorporating a strong emphasis on reading and outdoor learning through their onsite Forest School. The school has also achieved the School Games Gold Award for 2024-2025, highlighting its commitment to promoting active lifestyles among students.

Westwood Primary School actively engages with the community, offering wraparound care for families and opportunities for students to participate in initiatives such as the Pupil Parliament, which focuses on environmental awareness. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to explore its vibrant learning environment.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
162
Boys
79
Girls
83
FSM %
17.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 162 79 83 210 17.30
2024-09-11 170 80 90 210 18.80
2023-09-11 186 90 96 210 17.20
2022-09-11 186 90 96 210 17.20
2021-09-11 184 92 92 210 16.40
2020-09-11 187 98 89 210 16.60

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