Westwood Academy
URN: 137030 • Benfleet SS7 2SU
Overview
- Name
- Westwood Academy
- URN
- 137030
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Perryman (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01702559467
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beresford Close, Benfleet SS7 2SU
Summary
Westwood Academy is a mixed primary school located in Benfleet, Essex, catering to children aged 2 to 11. As an academy converter, it operates under the South Essex Academy Trust and has a current enrolment of 249 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 240. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment where each child's individual needs are recognised and addressed.
The curriculum at Westwood Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and stimulating, aiming to engage and inspire students. The school emphasises personalised education, ensuring that learning experiences are tailored to each child's unique strengths and interests. This approach fosters a passion for learning and encourages students to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities that come with their education.
Westwood Academy is committed to creating a vibrant school community, where collaboration among staff, students, and parents is encouraged. The school actively seeks feedback from parents and values their involvement, aiming to continuously improve the educational experience for all pupils. For more information, parents are invited to explore the school's website or arrange a visit.
The curriculum at Westwood Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich and stimulating, aiming to engage and inspire students. The school emphasises personalised education, ensuring that learning experiences are tailored to each child's unique strengths and interests. This approach fosters a passion for learning and encourages students to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities that come with their education.
Westwood Academy is committed to creating a vibrant school community, where collaboration among staff, students, and parents is encouraged. The school actively seeks feedback from parents and values their involvement, aiming to continuously improve the educational experience for all pupils. For more information, parents are invited to explore the school's website or arrange a visit.
Useful links
- Our Governance (governance)
- How we assess (governance)
- SEN and Disability (sen)
- download (download)
- here (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- The South Essex Academy Trust Curriculum Policy. (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kents Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Kingston School (70.2)
- The Robert Drake Primary School (70.2)
- South Benfleet Primary School (65.4)
- Thundersley Primary School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 249
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 9.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 249 | 143 | 106 | 240 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 251 | 143 | 108 | 240 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 253 | 137 | 116 | 240 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 253 | 137 | 116 | 240 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 128 | 122 | 240 | 13.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 124 | 128 | 240 | 13.10 |
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