Westhouses Primary School
Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton, DE55 5AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westhouses Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 92nd of 245 primary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 12 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils are proud to attend this warm and welcoming school. They were keen to tell inspectors that they are all part of the 'Westhouses family'. As one pupil, typical of many, told inspectors, 'Whenever I am here, I always feel safe'. Pupils behave well. They know what bullying is and what to do if it ever occurred. Classrooms are calm places in which to learn. The playground is a friendly and active area for pupils to spend time. 'Mini Leaders' provide daily activities for the pupils to keep fit. There are many opportunities to take part in local sports events too. The 'Westhouses Wellies' enjoy growing pumpkins, beans and tomatoes on their allotment next door to the school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Pupils understand the school's values. They know the importance of determination, respect, passion, honesty, resilience, teamwork and self-belief. Parents and carers appreciate the hard work of the staff team. They value the care given to their children and the regular communication they receive. One parent, who summed up the feelings of many, said, 'All the staff at Westhouses school work so hard to ensure the best learning environment. My child feels safe and supported; he is happy to go to school and enjoys his time there'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not make precise links to the knowledge and skills pupils have gained in previous years. This means that some pupils cannot readily recall learning from the past or systematically build on what they already know to deepen their understanding. Leaders must review their systems so that teachers help pupils to make connections between current learning and previous learning, helping them to remember more and deepen their understanding.
- While pupils have respectful and tolerant attitudes, they do not have sufficient knowledge of the protected characteristics. Leaders, including those responsible for governance, must ensure that pupils develop an age-appropriate knowledge of the protected characteristics, so they have a deeper understanding of equality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
83 pupils on roll, with places for 89
Schools near Westhouses Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Shirland Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Morton Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Town End Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Juliette Whitby
- Phone
- 01773832518
- Address
- Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton, DE55 5AF
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112508
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.