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West Bay Elementary
About
West Bay Elementary is located at 3175 Thompson Pl, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3E3. The school’s mission is to inspire, encourage, and challenge students to become active, compassionate lifelong learners within their local and global communities, in an atmosphere of mutual respect. West Bay offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 and has been an authorized IB World School since August 2007.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: West Bay provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through West Vancouver Schools, with district contacts listed for current program and service information. The school also provides French instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 as part of its second-language program (this is described as French instruction, not French Immersion).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1260
Email: sslater@wvschools.ca
Principal: Scott Slater
Education Languages
West Bay provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through West Vancouver Schools, with district contacts listed for current program and service information. The school also provides French instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 as part of its second-language program (this is described as French instruction, not French Immersion).
Programs and Services
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) West Bay is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. The PYP integrates the BC curriculum into an inquiry framework with a global perspective, with a goal of developing global citizens and principled, balanced inquirers. Indigenous Education The school states a goal for Indigenous students to feel at home at West Bay, while all students learn about the Squamish People, the Coast Salish Peoples, and Indigenous peoples and cultures across Turtle Island (North America). Early Inquirers Preschool Early Inquirers Preschool is located within West Bay and is independently owned and operated as a licensed preschool. It offers play-based classes for children ages 2 to 5, 2 to 4 days per week, with inquiry and questioning as cornerstones of learning. Second Language Instruction (French) Students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 receive French instruction, with an emphasis on oral language development (songs, poetry, games, dialogues, and plays). Written French is added in the upper intermediate grades, along with learning about French culture in Canada and around the world. Music / Band Music is taught by a specialist teacher twice a week and is integrated into Units of Inquiry. Beginning and Intermediate Band is offered to Grade 6 and 7 students, with practices held before school and during instructional time. Student support / English Language Learners (ELL) The school links families to the district’s ELL support information and provides district contacts for current ELL programs and services.
School Culture and Expectations
West Bay emphasizes an atmosphere of mutual respect and aims to develop students as active, compassionate lifelong learners within local and global communities. The school also highlights a school goal focused on empowering students to deepen understanding of IB Learner Profile attributes so they can become proactive leaders in their educational journey.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
West Vancouver Schools provides student transportation for eligible students living beyond walk limits, intended to ensure safe transportation when students cannot safely walk to the nearest school. Families must submit an online request form for each student to request transportation services. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools.
Enrollment
Families can apply for admission online through West Vancouver Schools and must attach required documentation for the application to be submitted properly. Only complete applications will be considered for placement or waitlists, and incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. The district notes it accepts applications from families residing within and outside West Vancouver Schools and that documentation is required to support a BC residence address.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/westbay-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1260
Address: 3175 Thompson Pl, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3E3
West Bay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of West Bay Elementary
60.82
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 61 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 58
Numeracy: 64
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
76.12
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
83.91
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.47
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 58, numeracy is 64, and overall is 61.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 64, while literacy is lowest at 58.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 61, student commitment to learning is 76, critical thinking is 84, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 61.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
80.86
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
83.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.75
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.43
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 83, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 83, while Health is lowest at 73.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
90.38
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 43 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.36
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 40 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 16 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 90, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.40
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 10 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
85.02
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - in line with the district public school average of 84, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 85 and Safety is 73.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 73.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.72
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.