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Westwood Primary School

Goodgraded 18/12/2024Ages 5–11162 pupilsDoes not apply
Chorley, PR5 8LS
Lancashire

Westwood Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 162 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/12/2024, Westwood Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chorley can view Westwood Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chorley (PR5 8LS), Westwood Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals24.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-11%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in ChorleySee the full area report for PR5 8LS