Bankside, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5GN
10 reasons to choose Westdene Primary School
Main point of differentiation
Westdene Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in Brighton & Hove, ranking in the top 15% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 71.
School fundamentals
Westdene Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Westdene Primary School has two classes per year rising to three, and an average class size of 24 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Westdene Primary School ranks in the top 37% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress scores are around the national average.
The Westdene Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Core subjects such as maths and English are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography, history, art and DT are taught as cross-curricular themes and topics. Annual science week. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School to Year 2 and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for art, DT, languages, music and sport.
Sport at Westdene Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Westdene Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Three choirs, and orchestra and some instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
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