Is West Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 137th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are West Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at West Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at West Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at West Hill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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West Hill Primary School

High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BH

Local ranking137th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 371
Boys: 195 (52%)
Girls: 180 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (89% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 30.2%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,794/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.5%
White Other: 2.7%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%

89.5%

White British

2.7%

White Other

2.4%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01543227125

headteacher@westhill.staffs.sch.uk

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High Mount Street

Cannock, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124072
UKPRN: 10073890
Establishment No.: 2184

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