Wescott is an average sized infant school. Most pupils are of White British heritage and only a small number speak English as an additional language. The school has an autism resource base, known as 'Little Acorns'. Since the admissions criteria for the base require a statement of special educational needs, the proportion of pupils in the school as a whole with such a statement is well above average. However, the proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities overall is lower than average. Other than those related to autism, these pupils' needs are related mainly to moderate learning and behavioural and emotional difficulties. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is much lower than average. Early Years Foundation Stage provision is in two Reception classes. Pupils begin school either in September or January of the academic year so the time different pupils spend in Reception varies considerably. The school has been awarded Healthy Schools and Artsmark status in recent years. The headteacher has been in post since September 2009.