Westfield School

Westfield School is maintaining its status as a good school, providing a calm and inclusive environment for pupils with complex neurodevelopmental and learning needs. The staff are knowledgeable and dedicated, effectively supporting pupils to achieve well both academically and socially. The school's warm relationships foster a sense of safety and trust, allowing pupils to develop positive attitudes toward learning. Adjustments to the curriculum are underway to better cater to the evolving needs of students, demonstrating the school's commitment to high expectations and ambitions for all pupils. However, some foundation subjects require further development to ensure comprehensive learning opportunities for all students.

Strengths

• Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and high levels of attendance.
• Staff provide precise and individualised support tailored to pupils' needs.
• Expert teaching ensures that lesson activities are engaging and meaningful.
• The personal development programme is well-structured and comprehensive.
• Pupils learn about and celebrate diversity and respect within their education.

Areas for Improvement

• Some subjects lack a well-defined curriculum, affecting pupil learning.
• New middle leaders need ongoing support to effectively implement their roles.

In 2024–25 pupils at Westfield School attended 90.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 30.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Westfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Westfield School had 5.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Westfield School had 86 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Westfield School received £34,835 and spent £35,073 for each of its 86 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £302,000 (£3,509 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Westfield School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Westfield School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

When was Westfield School last inspected by Ofsted?

Westfield School was last inspected in March 2024.

How many pupils does Westfield School have?

Westfield School has 86 pupils on roll.

What age range does Westfield School cover?

Westfield School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Westfield School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Westfield School?

Westfield School is at Highfield Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE.