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Westbury Academy

Academy special converter · Nottingham · NG8 3BT

Ages 7–16 · 119 pupils · Nottingham

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

6.0

Overall absence

25.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-09

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.30
−20+2
Attainment 86.0
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
96.0
Avg scaled score — maths
92.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
89.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence25.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)55.5%
Unauthorised14.4%
Authorised absence
11.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
21.8%
Enrolments in measure
110

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

119 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
119
Boys / girls
119 / 0
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
119 / 120 (99%)
Free school meals
81.5%
FSM pupils
97
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
RALEIGH EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Raleigh Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Lee Morgan

Location

Address
Chingford Road, Bilborough
Postcode
NG8 3BT
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottingham
District
Nottingham
Constituency
Nottingham South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 7–16, in Nottingham, Nottingham, 119 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 81.5%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG8
28
Open schools in Nottingham LA
120

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Lee Morgan
Telephone
01159155858
Website
www.westbury.raleightrust.org

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