Westbourne Primary School, Emsworth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. Reading is a real strength, with enthusiastic phonics teaching and great book choices that get children excited about reading. The early years class is particularly strong, with teachers using excellent questioning to help children think deeply and develop independence.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with high expectations and effective language development support
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, helping younger pupils develop fluency and a love of reading
- Good subject knowledge among teachers and high-quality work produced by most pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and positive culture of safety
- Range of clubs, sports and activities that help pupils develop talents and build friendships
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not consistently adapted for pupils with special educational needs, limiting their access and progress
- Weak assessment practices mean teachers don't always know what pupils already understand, leaving gaps in learning
- Behaviour expectations are variable and not consistently reinforced by staff
- Too many disadvantaged pupils have poor attendance and miss important learning
- Pupils lack age-appropriate understanding of British values and preparation for modern society
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and staff who respond helpfully when pupils have concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Tri-golf, football, dance, residential trips, clubs, before- and after-school club
Westbourne Primary School requires improvement overall, though the early years provision is good. Pupils understand the school's values and enjoy attending, but expectations for behaviour and academic challenge are not consistent across the school.
At a Glance
25.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 64%. Maths has declined from 88% to 64%. Writing has improved from 67% to 73%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
22.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
144 pupils
210 capacity
66 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Emsworth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Emsworth
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.40444%
Overall absence
19.23077%
Persistent absence
156
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Westbourne Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.