Westhouses Primary School

Westhouses Primary School is a community school located in the village of Westhouses, Alfreton, Derbyshire. It serves the local community with a mixed-gender student body of approximately 80 pupils, aged 3 to 11, and has a capacity for 89 students. The school environment is rural, providing a close-knit community atmosphere. The school does not have a religious character and operates under the local authority maintained school group. With a significant portion of students (30%) eligible for free school meals, the school reflects a diverse socio-economic demographic. The catchment area primarily includes children living within the village and surrounding areas, with priority given to those in the catchment zone. The school’s motto or mission statement is not explicitly stated on the website, but its ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to being a welcoming, hardworking, positive, and supportive institution.