Westbourne Primary School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Westbourne Primary School.
Westbourne Primary School, Emsworth
Westbourne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Emsworth. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 5 schools in Emsworth with published results, and 12,107th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Westbourne Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Westbourne Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Westbourne Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Westbourne Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Westbourne Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Westbourne Primary School are Westbourne Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St James Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); Emsworth Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 71% maths); and Southbourne Junior School (1.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 69% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Westbourne Primary School.
Westbourne Primary SchoolSt James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolEmsworth Primary SchoolSouthbourne Junior School
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Westbourne Primary School (as of September 2025): 70% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).
Who goes there
0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Emsworth Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is River Street (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Westbourne Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 12 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.6
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
19.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Westbourne Primary School
Term dates
Westbourne Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Westbourne Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
160 pupils
208 places
48 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Emsworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Emsworth
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
87
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,495
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,673
Per pupil
£1033k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
19.2%
Persistent absence
156
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Westbourne Primary School
What are SATs results like at Westbourne Primary School?
Of the pupils at Westbourne Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Westbourne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westbourne Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Westbourne Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Westbourne Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Westbourne Primary School?
Westbourne Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 208 places.
How big are the classes at Westbourne Primary School?
Classes at Westbourne Primary School average 20.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Westbourne Primary School?
Westbourne Primary School has around 144 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Westbourne Primary School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Westbourne Primary School in 2024/25. 19.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Westbourne Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Westbourne Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Westbourne Primary School's term dates?
Westbourne Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Westbourne Primary School?
Westbourne Primary School is at River Street, Westbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8TG.
Source: West Sussex term dates