Westfield School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Westfield Hastings East Sussex TN35 4QE |
| Phone | 01424751404 |
| Reference Number | 114421 |
Westfield School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning, supported by dedicated staff who build strong relationships and maintain high expectations. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, preparing pupils effectively for their next educational stages, including a strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 183 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.91%
Girls: 48.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and cared for.
- High expectations of learning and behavior.
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Successful implementation of a new behavior policy.
- Positive feedback from parents and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects have not yet had effective oversight.
- Checks on the effectiveness of the curriculum in some subjects are still in early stages.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
2.08 miles |
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Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Brede Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RQ |
2.38 miles |
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Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS |
2.62 miles |
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Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
2.7 miles |
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Sandown Primary School and Nursery
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA |
2.75 miles |
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Brede Primary School
Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Brede, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DG |
2.78 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
2.84 miles |
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Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
2.85 miles |
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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
2.9 miles |
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The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
3.02 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
3.03 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
3.39 miles |
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
3.39 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
3.41 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
3.43 miles |
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Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
3.46 miles |
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Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
3.47 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
3.52 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
3.59 miles |
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
3.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
1.27 miles |
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Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
2.41 miles |
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Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
2.46 miles |
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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
2.69 miles |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
2.75 miles |
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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
3.5 miles |
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ISP School
Glengorse Estate, Glengorse, Battle, TN33 0TX |
3.5 miles |
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Battle Abbey School
High street, East Sussex, TN33 0AD |
3.94 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
3.95 miles |
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Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
4.16 miles |
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Mulberry Academy St Leonards
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
4.24 miles |
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Claverham Community College
North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT |
4.81 miles |
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Marlborough House Vinehall School
Vinehall Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL |
4.88 miles |