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What is Westover Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Westover Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Westover Primary School located?

Westover Primary School is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, PO3 6NS.

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Westover Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Westover Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Westover Primary School

Westover Primary School is a primary academy in Portsmouth, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Westover Primary School has 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 120 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected56%Attendance95.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.8

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Data Score

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Westover Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 120 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Westover Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 40/100

Average surroundings

Air quality36/100

Transport access23/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Westover Primary School

At Westover Primary School, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.

Attendance at Westover Primary School

Westover Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Westover Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Westover Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Westover Primary School

Westover Primary School has 120 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Westover Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Westover Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Westover Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Westover Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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