Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

URN: 124552 • Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JX

Overview

Name
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
URN
124552
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rhonda Kidd (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01284755988
Website
Visit
Address
Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JX

Summary

Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 292 pupils, against a capacity of 446. The school prides itself on being an inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual. The ethos focuses on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes self-esteem and personal growth, ensuring that all students can reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Westgate is designed to be broad and engaging, encouraging independent learning and catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school emphasizes the importance of pastoral care, fostering a supportive community where children feel motivated and secure. This holistic approach not only addresses academic development but also promotes social, emotional, and creative growth.

Westgate Community Primary School actively engages with families, recognizing the partnership between home and school as vital to a child's education. The school community is committed to instilling British values and enhancing the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its students, preparing them to be responsible and productive citizens.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
446
Pupils
292
Boys
152
Girls
140
FSM %
29.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-01-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 292 152 140 446 29.50
2024-09-11 301 157 144 446 29.20
2023-09-11 298 161 137 446 28.50
2022-09-11 298 161 137 446 28.50
2021-09-11 318 170 148 446 28.00
2020-09-11 335 172 163 446 21.20

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