William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 10th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 4 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
This is a school whose values are well known and lived by everyone. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They are polite and kind towards each other. The oldest pupils take care and pride in looking after the youngest children. Pupils respect teachers and other adults, not least because of the example that staff set in showing good manners and in keeping everyone safe. As a result, pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Teachers expect pupils to concentrate in class and complete the work given to them. Pupils with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need in classrooms. Lessons are well organised and cover a wide range of subjects. However, the abilities and knowledge of some pupils are not always identified in lessons. This means that, in some areas, they could achieve even more. The school provides a wide range of additional musical activities throughout the year, along with opportunities to take part in extra sports coaching sessions. Other groups on offer during different seasons include the gardening club. While most pupils gain great benefit from taking part, this is not consistently the case for disadvantaged pupils.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always take sufficient account of the high levels of knowledge, skills and experience that some pupils bring to lessons. This means that learning activities are sometimes too simple and do not help these pupils to deepen their knowledge, learn more complex concepts or use knowledge in a different context. The school should ensure that teachers routinely adapt learning by taking into account what pupils already know and can do to enable all pupils to achieve as highly as they could.
- The school's strategy to support the participation of disadvantaged pupils in extra- curricular activities is not as effective as it could be. While these pupils are offered help and opportunities, their participation in the different clubs and groups is inconsistent. The school should review the way in which it oversees participation of pupils in extra- curricular activities, particularly those who are disadvantaged, so that all are able to enjoy and benefit from what is on offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellbird Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Icknield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Stapleford Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Westcott
- Phone
- 01223832176
- Address
- Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NE
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110795
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.