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Ofsted: Outstanding

Wellfield Infant and Nursery School

Sale, Trafford - M33 5QW

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“We are proud to be an ambitious, nurturing community where children flourish through outstanding experiential, discovery-based learning. Grounded in research and best practice, our approach is filled with pride, love, and high expectations — inspiring every child to succeed.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Wellington Primary School

London, Tower Hamlets - E3 4NE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

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Welton Church of England Academy

Daventry, West Northamptonshire - NN11 2JZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school sits at the heart of the community it serves, and we are proud of the strong relationships we build with children and families.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Wembley High Technology College

North Wembley, Brent - HA0 3NT

“WHTC is an exceptional place to learn. We provide a supportive, enriching environment in which students thrive, driven by our vision of “Achievement for All”. We fundamentally believe that every child has an entitlement to an exceptional education, regardless of background.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB2 6LX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The school values and recognises the uniqueness of each individual child and acknowledges their fundamental right to be educated to their full potential in a safe, secure and caring environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre

London, Hackney - E9 5BY

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Weoley Castle Nursery School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B29 5QD

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“Our aim is to build and sustain a learning community for our children and families with Weoley Castle Nursery School at its heart.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation

Exeter, Devon - EX4 1HL

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“Our Nursery School is committed to providing a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop.”

NurserySince 2005Ofsted: Outstanding

West Hill School

Leatherhead, Surrey - KT22 7PW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“West Hill School is a special school for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or previously referred to in Surrey as Learning and Additional Needs (LAN).”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

West Lea School

London, Enfield - N9 9TU

“As part of this, West Lea is proud to be a member of The Enterprise Cooperative Trust (ECT) – a partnership of likeminded schools, charities, community groups and businesses, providing a holistic education which goes beyond academic achievement.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

West Leigh Junior School

Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS9 2JB

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Our weekly year group and phase assemblies are used to regularly reinforce messages linked to our golden values. These are carefully planned assemblies will teach children about the values through stories and real-life examples. Our timetable can be found here: ASSEMBLIES | westleighjunior”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

West Oaks School

Leeds, Leeds - LS6 2ST

“West Oaks is a 2–19 all age special school, educating 500 pupils across our three specialist sites: Boston Spa Learning, Headingley Learning and Woodhouse Learning. Each site is designed to provide high-quality, tailored environments that meet the diverse and often complex needs of our learners.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS0 0BP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Every School has its own traditions, its own ethos, its own identity, and its own purpose.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Westcliff High School for Girls

Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS0 0BS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The vision for Westcliff High School for Girls is to empower our students to be the next generation of leaders and enrich their lives and those of others so that they understand their place in society.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Western Primary School

Harrogate, North Yorkshire - HG2 0NA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Together, this community has built and maintains, an open, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can take advantage of exciting and engaging learning experiences in an atmosphere of trust, belonging and happiness.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Westfield Arts College

Weymouth, Dorset - DT3 6AA

“Westfield Arts College is a Dorset special school serving the needs of 210 children and young people from 4 to 19 with moderate learning difficulties and associated additional needs. Over half of our pupils are autistic in addition to their learning need.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne - NE4 5JN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Westgate Hill Primary Academy, our ethos is built on the firm belief that every child deserves the opportunity to Dream, Believe, Achieve. We are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil dreams big, believes in themselves, and achieves their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Weston Park Primary School

London, Haringey - N8 9WP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Weston Park we are a welcoming community who support our children to have the confidence, independence and courage to fulfil their potential. We teach children to value fairness and diversity and to care for themselves and others.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Weston Way Nursery School

Baldock, Hertfordshire - SG7 6HD

Nursery - Reception (ages 3-5)

“At Weston Way Nursery, we are ambitious in our offer for every child. The Early Years Framework echoes this in it's recognition that every child deserves the best possible start in life and receives the support that enables them to fulfil their potential.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Westside School

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - W6 0LT

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Westside, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may have faced previously. ‍ Many students join Westside after experiencing challenges in mainstream education or periods of disruption to their learning.”

Not applicableSince 2006Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding