Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 4EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westmoor Primary School is a primary school in Dewsbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 3rd of 11 primary schools in Dewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 January 2015, report published 11 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Westmoor Primary School. They enjoy school and are enthusiastic to learn. The school is welcoming and inclusive. Positive and nurturing relationships are important here. Because of this, pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils are determined to succeed. This reflects the high aspiration the school has for all pupils. The curriculum in reading, writing and mathematics is effective from the start of early years. Pupils generally achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported to learn. Disadvantaged pupils make effective progress. Pupils value the diversity of the school community. They demonstrate their understanding of equality and fairness. The school's values include respect and responsibility. These are evident in how staff speak to pupils and how pupils care for each other and their environment. In lessons, pupils are focused and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They move around school calmly. Pupils respond well to behaviour expectations that are clear, simple and fair. Bullying is extremely rare. Some pupils use the term 'bullying' incorrectly to describe minor disagreements. Leaders are aware of this and are addressing this misconception. At playtime, the school council and leaders have introduced varied activities, such as den building and a mud kitchen. Pupils enjoy these activities and say that they make everybody happy.
What the school should improve
- The foundation curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to develop their oracy skills and to use and apply the vocabulary they have been taught. In these subjects, pupils cannot always confidently remember and apply important vocabulary and language in their oral and written work. The school should ensure opportunities to develop oracy across the wider curriculum are increased and that pupils are given opportunities to demonstrate their thinking through ambitious discussions and writing tasks.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
84 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
394 pupils on roll, with places for 530
Schools near Westmoor Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John’s CE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs D Kim Lonnergan
- Phone
- 01924485982
- Address
- Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 4EW
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107613
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.