Westways Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Mona Avenue, Sheffield, S10 1NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Westways Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 21st of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2018, report published 8 January 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Parents, pupils and staff are overwhelmingly positive about Westways Primary School. It is a diverse and inclusive school. The school's motto, 'We enjoy, therefore we achieve,' is at the heart of decisions made by leaders. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils are happy and safe. They say that staff are fair and listen to any concerns they may have. Pupils understand the importance of the school's six core values. These include aspiration, respect and resilience. Pupils strive to achieve a 'yes ways' postcard home for bringing any of these values to life. Pupils behave well. Pupils value the rewards and awards they can achieve. Each Friday, they look forward to winning the 'dojo' mascot in assembly. Other rewards include the 'Top Dog' award for attendance and the 'Punctuality Panda'. The school offers an exceptional range of clubs and activities. These include, for example, cross-country, basketball and double bass. Pupils say, 'There is always something fun to do.' The school encourages pupils to take on responsibilities. Sports leaders run a range of clubs. Team captains promote collaboration between different year groups. Pupils enjoy being a member of a 'River Team'. They work hard as a community to achieve points towards the half-termly trophy.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of foundation subjects, the school does not identify the key knowledge sharply enough or in sufficient detail. This means that pupils do not have the breadth and depth of knowledge they need to achieve as well as they could. The school needs to continue to refine its planning for, and implementation of, the curriculum in these subjects and ensure that pupils have the breadth and depth of knowledge they need to achieve highly in all subjects across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

616 pupils on roll, with places for 636

Eligible for free school meals16.1%

16.1%, 10.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.1%

39.1%, 17.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.2%

11.2%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Westways Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Broomhill Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Lydgate Infant School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Walkley Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Lydgate Junior School0.8 milesOfsted: Good65% 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
Mr Charles Hollamby
Address
Mona Avenue, Sheffield, S10 1NE
Local authority
Sheffield
URN
107095

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.