Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, Bourne

In its own words: "At Bourne Westfield, the Jigsaw scheme is used to teach PSHE and RSE. The concepts taught through these main concepts: These key concepts underpin learning in each year group. This enables pupils to reinforce and build upon prior learning, make connections and develop subject specific language."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At 'Little Westys' we aim to create a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment in which every child can develop their abilities to the full. We see this as a journey that is full of excitement, adventures, discoveries and a great deal of fun!"

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Bourne Westfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 78% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 88 families put Bourne Westfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 175 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bourne Westfield Primary Academy are Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); The Edenham Church of England School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); and Thurlby Community Primary Academy (2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bourne Westfield Primary Academy.

Bourne Westfield Primary Academy is one of 7 schools run by Keystone Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

188 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bourne Westfield Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 55% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (55%).

12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bourne Westfield Primary Academy.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westbourne Park (adjacent), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bourne Westfield Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 127 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bourne Westfield Primary Academy issued 49 suspensions, 7.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bourne Westfield Primary Academy are Bourne Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Bourne Academy (0.9 miles).