Westways Primary School, Sheffield
Westways Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sheffield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sheffield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westways Primary School in detail
Westways Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £11.50 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Westways Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at Westways Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Westways Primary School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 65 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 Westways Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Westways Primary School are St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); Broomhill Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Lydgate Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); and Walkley Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths).
Westways Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolBroomhill Infant SchoolLydgate Infant SchoolWalkley Primary School
Who goes there
16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), other ethnic groups (13%) and Asian (10%).
In 2026, 69 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 13 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Commonside/Barber Road (opposite), 340 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Westways Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Westways Primary School are King Edward VII School (0.7 miles), Tapton School & Sixth Form (1.1 miles), Notre Dame High School (1.1 miles) and Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (1.1 miles).
King Edward VII SchoolTapton School & Sixth FormNotre Dame High SchoolForge Valley School & Sixth Form
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Westways is a warm, inclusive school where your child will be happy and safe. The school excels at teaching reading and quickly supports any pupils who need extra help, including those new to the country. With an exceptional range of clubs and activities - from cross-country to double bass - there is always something engaging for your child to do.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum with strong focus on reading and phonics - pupils catch up quickly and enjoy reading for pleasure
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those new to the country, with staff adapting learning to meet individual needs effectively
- Exceptional range of clubs and activities including sports, music, and leadership opportunities that keep pupils engaged
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils with real warmth and fairness throughout the school
- Improved attendance with effective systems like 'emotional thermometers' to support pupil wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, key knowledge is not identified sharply enough or in sufficient detail, meaning pupils don't have the breadth and depth of knowledge they need
- The school needs to continue refining curriculum planning and implementation in these subjects to help all pupils achieve highly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cross-country, basketball, double bass, sports clubs led by sports leaders, breakfast club, after-school clubs
Westways Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and supported by staff who have high expectations. The school has a diverse and inclusive community with a strong focus on its core values of aspiration, respect, and resilience.
At a Glance
16.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Westways Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Westways Primary School.
- Kings Camps560m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Crookes English And Maths Study Centre910m away · Not yet graded
- Lydgate After School Club950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Westways Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. 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)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Westways Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Westways Primary School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
575 pupils
620 places
45 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,785
Applications
5,415
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
13.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
616
Total Pupils
333
Boys
283
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,259
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,037
Per pupil
£3221k
Total funding
£136k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
526
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Westways Primary School
What are SATs results like at Westways Primary School?
Of the pupils at Westways Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Westways Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westways Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Westways Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Westways Primary School is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Westways Primary School?
Westways Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 620 places.
How big are the classes at Westways Primary School?
Classes at Westways Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Westways Primary School?
Westways Primary School has around 616 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Westways Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Westways Primary School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Westways Primary School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Westways 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.
Does Westways Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Westways Primary School: Kings Camps (560m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Crookes English And Maths Study Centre (910m away, registered, not yet graded) and Lydgate After School Club (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Westways Primary School's term dates?
Westways Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. 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). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Westways Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westways Primary School?
Westways Primary School is at Mona Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE.
Sources: Sheffield term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)