WESTERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Wakefield

Education Centre Information: Westerton Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Leeds
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 736
Number of boys: 363
Number of girls: 373
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1876 on the southern edge of Leeds, Westerton moved into new semi-open-plan premises in 1988; school buildings extended and remodelled in 2005. The school's spacious and attractive grounds include playgrounds on three sides of the main building, a playing field, and a wildlife area. Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications per place. Results at the large, urban school have been consistently high and it has been selected as an initial teacher training school. Westerton has a strong tradition of extra-curricular activities, with a particular emphasis on sport and music. The school has two orchestras, each with more than 40 musicians, in addition to a brass band and choir. Every year-group has the opportunity to perform plays or musicals at some point in the school year. Sports are catered for with extra-curricular football, netball, cross-country and swimming. The school nurtures its links with home and the local community through a parent, teacher and friends' association, and through social events to raise funds for the school and support charities. Investor in People status (2002); DfES achievement award (2001); training school status. Ethos: 'A caring environment in which all children are encouraged to achieve high standards and develop talents'.

Address:

Address: Hesketh Lane

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Postcode: WF3 1AR
West Yorkshire, Wakefield.
Telephone: 0113 2533504
Fax: 0113 252 1050

Website: http://www.westerton.leeds.sch.uk

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