Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, SR7 8JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westlea Primary School is a primary school in Seaham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Seaham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 31 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Pupils thrive in this welcoming school. They feel safe. They enjoy their learning and say that staff help them to do their best. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as being 'Westlea Warriors', school councillors or playground leaders. Pupils take part in lots of clubs and sporting events. They work and play well together. Leaders are determined that all pupils will succeed in the next stage of their education. All staff share this vision. They continually improve the curriculum and the support that pupils receive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) keep up with their peers and play a full part in school life. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Lessons and playtimes are calm and orderly. Pupils feel confident to approach staff if they have any concerns. They report that on the rare occasions that bullying happens, staff are quick to put a stop to it. Staff help pupils to manage their feelings and to avoid conflict. Pupils value the counselling and support they can receive in the Rainbow Room. Children love attending the Nursery and Reception classes. They enjoy learning a broad curriculum full of exciting activities. Staff know exactly how to help children learn as they play. Parents are full of praise for the support their children receive.
What the school should improve
- In history, leaders have identified that pupils' understanding of some concepts, such as civilisation and democracy, is not as developed as the rest of their knowledge. This is because until recently these themes have not had sufficient emphasis in teachers' planning. Leaders should continue to implement their plan of training and support for staff in these aspects of history.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
247 pupils on roll, with places for 238
Schools near Westlea Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| New Seaham Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Seaview Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% 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 Deborah Scothern
- Phone
- 01915813658
- Address
- Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, SR7 8JU
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 113998
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.