Ambitious Battersea school achieves excellent academic results
Staff and pupils at Westbridge Academy have recently been celebrating excellent Key Stage 2 outcomes for the Academic year 2023-24.
This picturesque situated at the heart of Battersea was recently rated an impressive 14th out of 84 primary schools in Wandsworth with 81% of children achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined at the end of year Key Stage 2 outcomes.
The school was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2023, has been moving from strength to strength with the support of the successful STEP Academy Trust over the last four years.
The school’s motto is: “At Westbridge Academy, we work hard, we are kind and we are courteous. We do this so we can be successful.”
The school has been diligent in teaching this motto and recent results highlight this success, and with thoughtful pupils and dedicated staff, the school is continuing to drive improvements.
In addition to excellent academic outcomes, pupils are provided with a range of opportunities to develop socially, physically and emotionally. The school promotes Pupil Voice through Pupil Parliament, which consists of pupils in Year 5 and 6 that are ably supported by class ambassadors from across the school, lead this with teacher support.
Meanwhile, the school boasts a budding debating team, who have been competing in the STEP Academy Trust Debating Championship and have made it through to the quarter finals. Moreover, Westbridge has recently developed its on-site offers by refurbishing the school library with over £1,000 of new books purchased and building an inclusive sensory room.
These opportunities, alongside the enhanced curriculum, have been fundamental to the school’s brilliant Key Stage 2 results.
Mike McNally, Head Teacher at Westbridge Academy, said “I am incredibly pleased with these remarkable Key Stage 2 results, which reflect the broad and rich opportunities that we provide our pupils at Westbridge Academy.
“If you are considering a school for your child, Westbridge Academy with its caring, dedicated staff and hard-working, well-mannered children should be high on your list.”