Westlands Academy

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 11–1683 pupils

Eltham Crescent, TS17 9RA01642883030

Good83 pupilsAges 11–16EHCP

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils83

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils83

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

83 / 85 (98%)

Avg Class Size

~17*

Head Teacher

Mr Stephen Thomas

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2025

Results

Attainment 8: 6.8

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

30.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

30.4%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate30.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence60.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate63.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 78 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support1.2%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans98.8%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health73 pupils (88%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils83

Free school meals73.5%

English as additional language0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British96.4%

Black African1.2%

Black Caribbean1.2%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£26,855

total expenditure per pupil

+£19,455 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£14,133

Support staff£4,169

Premises£807

Energy£494

Learning resources£470

Income per pupil£28,229

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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