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Westcot Elementary
About
Westcot Elementary School is located at 760 Westcot Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1N7. Situated at the foot of the British Properties near the Upper Levels Highway and Taylor Way, Westcot describes itself as a high-achieving, socially responsible community of learners. The school emphasizes a holistic, child-centred learning environment built through partnership between teachers and families. Student leadership, service learning, and active participation are highlighted as key parts of learning and community-building.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: West Vancouver Schools provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services, supported by the district’s ELL Standards (covering reading, writing, and oral language proficiency). Families are directed to contact district Inclusive Education/Student Services staff for current ELL information.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1270
Email: cratz@wvschools.ca
Principal: Cathie Ratz
Education Languages
West Vancouver Schools provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services, supported by the district’s ELL Standards (covering reading, writing, and oral language proficiency). Families are directed to contact district Inclusive Education/Student Services staff for current ELL information.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learner (ELL) support West Vancouver Schools provides ELL programs and services and shares an ELL support brochure for families. The district also references provincial ELL Standards used to describe and assess English language proficiency, and provides contacts for the Director of Instruction/Inclusive Education and the District ELL Coordinator for up-to-date support information.
School Culture and Expectations
Westcot emphasizes being a socially responsible learning community and highlights a holistic, child-centred approach to learning. The school describes student leadership as woven through its academic programming from primary through intermediate grades. Service learning and leadership opportunities are presented as key to student citizenship and community building.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
West Vancouver Schools asks families who need transportation to submit an online request form for each student. The district provides school bus service for students living beyond walk limits, following ministry guidelines focused on safe transportation to the nearest appropriate public school. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and parking lots at school sites are generally available to the public after school hours unless otherwise marked.
Enrollment
West Vancouver Schools accepts admission applications from families living within and outside the district, with placement and waitlists based on complete applications. Families apply through the district’s online application form and must attach all required documentation; incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. Applicants are instructed to select the correct school year form, submit the application online, and confirm receipt via an automated email confirmation.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/westcot-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1270
Address: 760 Westcot Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1N7
Westcot Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Westcot Elementary
67.42
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 65
Numeracy: 70
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
72.34
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.81
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 12 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 65, numeracy is 70, and overall is 67.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 70, while literacy is lowest at 65.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 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 67, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 74, while Academic Performance is lowest at 67.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 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
58.33
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
77.65
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 77, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.31
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.
77.91
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 78, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 73.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
87.96
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 40 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 41 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.98
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 21 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 88, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 56.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 56.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 44 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
68.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
81.54
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - below the district public school average of 84, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
70.05
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 82 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.40
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.