16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 6HL
10 simple reasons to choose Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) and nursery in Westhead, Ormskirk.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Ormskirk and one of the 10 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.7 pupils per class and 27.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Ormskirk School at the end of Year 6.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by themes, and emphasises Christian social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Forest School for all years.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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