Westfield Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Vincent Crescent Brampton Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 3NW |
| Reference Number | 147144 |
Westfield Infant School has been judged as good overall in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school fosters a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. High aspirations guide the school's operations, and it offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for their educational journey. Strong community ties and good parental feedback reflect the school's positive atmosphere and commitment to student success. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that learning is adapted swiftly for all pupils to deepen their understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 164 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.17%
Girls: 51.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Westfield Infant School | |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and caring school environment
- High aspirations for all pupils with a focus on lifelong learning
- Effective reading programme leading to fluent readers
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Comprehensive curriculum with enriching extracurricular opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Learning not always adapted quickly enough to deepen understanding for some pupils
- A few foundation subjects are in early stages of implementation, affecting opportunity for deeper knowledge retention
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Old Hall Junior School
Old Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3QR |
0.44 miles |
|
Holme Hall Primary School
Taddington Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4RL |
0.84 miles |
|
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, Purbeck Avenue, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4NP |
0.85 miles |
|
Brockwell Junior School
Purbeck Avenue, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4NP |
0.89 miles |
|
Brampton Primary School
School Board Lane, Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1DD |
0.93 miles |
|
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Hunloke Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NR |
1.07 miles |
|
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Holymoor Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7DU |
1.07 miles |
|
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ |
1.34 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST |
1.38 miles |
|
Highfield Hall Primary School
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AZ |
1.58 miles |
|
Spire Junior School
Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2EN |
1.65 miles |
|
Abercrombie Primary School
Higher Albert Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7QE |
1.65 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Tapton View Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JU |
1.79 miles |
|
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Derby Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2EU |
1.81 miles |
|
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY |
1.82 miles |
|
Newbold CofE Primary School
Cranborne Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8PF |
1.89 miles |
|
Cutthorpe Primary School
School Hill, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AS |
1.94 miles |
|
Cavendish Junior School
Edmund Street, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8TD |
2.29 miles |
|
Hasland Infant School
Eyre Street East, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0PE |
2.33 miles |
|
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NF |
2.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Brookfield Community School
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS |
0.21 miles |
|
Ashgate Croft School
Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4BN |
0.63 miles |
|
Parkside Community School
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS |
1.14 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG |
1.49 miles |
|
Chesterfield College
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7NG |
1.76 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8BA |
1.8 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Broomfield Avenue, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LP |
2.67 miles |
|
Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR |
3.17 miles |
|
Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
3.37 miles |
|
Tupton Hall School
Station New Road, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6LG |
4.24 miles |
|
Eastwood Grange School
Eastwood Grange, Milken Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0BA |
4.47 miles |
|
Springwell Community College
Middlecroft Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3NQ |
4.58 miles |
|
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
4.72 miles |