Seaford Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2EJ
10 reasons to choose Westende Junior School
Main point of differentiation
Westende Junior School is one of the best state primary schools in Wokingham and Bracknell, ranking in the top 15% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It also has one of the best sports curricula among local primary schools. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
Westende Junior School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 7 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 10 members of The Circle Trust. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2012) inspection.
Average class size
Westende Junior School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Westende Junior School ranks in the top 14% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, the school achieves above average scores for pupil progress.
The Westende Junior School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly cross-curricular topics. School also has Specialist provision for 14 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at Westende Junior 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 Westende Junior School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are 8.40am to 3.15pm, and can be longer with after school clubs.
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