Westwoodside Church of England Academy
Nethergate, Westwoodside, Doncaster, DN9 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westwoodside Church of England Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 37th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 June 2016, report published 14 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils enjoy attending school. There are positive relationships between adults and pupils. Pupils enjoy chatting to staff and visitors. Pupils are safe in school. They know there are trusted adults in school that will help them if they need it. Pupils understand the risks of the internet and know how to stay safe online. Pupils are well behaved. They move around the school sensibly. Pupils help each other with work in class. However, a number of pupils 'switch off' during lessons and do not concentrate. This tends to occur when work is too easy or too hard. Bullying is not an issue at school. Pupils recognise that it can happen, but they are confident that adults will act quickly should it occur. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to take on responsibilities. For example, members of the school council have helped to improve the outdoor environment. Pupils contribute positively to the community. They support the local food bank and raise money for charities such as Children in Need. The school wants the best for its pupils and to help them succeed. Too many pupils have gaps in their learning. However, the school's ambition is not yet realised.
What the school should improve
- The school has not identified important knowledge in some subjects, including in the early years. As a result, pupils do not build on what they know or can do in these subjects. The school should review curriculum plans to ensure that important knowledge is clearly identified and enables pupils to build on what they know and can do as they move through the school.
- The school does not check how well pupils are learning carefully enough. This means misconceptions are not corrected and pupils have gaps in their learning. Some pupils' learning is not extended, and they could learn more. The school should ensure that it checks what pupils have learned and act quickly to provide further support and challenge when needed.
- Some pupils with SEND do not receive the support they need. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not achieve well enough. The school should ensure that pupils with SEND receive effective support that is well matched to their needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Westwoodside Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxey Cofe Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Epworth Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Wroot Travis Charity Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
| Misterton Primary and Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST LAWRENCE ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty Reilly
- Phone
- 01427752355
- Address
- Nethergate, Westwoodside, Doncaster, DN9 2DR
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138713
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.