Westfield Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressStiby Road, BA21 3EP
URN137203

School Census

Total 1053
Girls/Boys 556/497
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.8%/47.2%
% pupils where English not first language 8.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 205
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/09/2014 Good
22/01/2013 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 11/09/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/01/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50.50%
Entering EBacc 6.60%
EBacc average point score 3.08
Progress 8 -0.54
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc 14%
EBacc average point score 3.48
Progress 8 -0.14
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.76
Progress 8 -0.26

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications430
As first preference225
As second preference161
As third preference44
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers198
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications412
As first preference219
As second preference171
As third preference22
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers193
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications398
As first preference197
As second preference167
As third preference34
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers190
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.47%
Total Applications417
As first preference293
As second preference95
As third preference29
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers200
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications381
As first preference253
As second preference114
As third preference14
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers228
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications360
As first preference196
As second preference130
As third preference34
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers193
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications365
As first preference190
As second preference136
As third preference39
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers190
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications321
As first preference144
As second preference135
As third preference42
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers144
second preference offers18
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications346
As first preference167
As second preference131
As third preference48
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers167
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference130
As second preference141
As third preference36
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers130
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications304
As first preference145
As second preference116
As third preference43
Total Offers Made155
first preference offers145
second preference offers8
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree36%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree34%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree10%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree23%
agree46%
disagree22%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree42%
agree18%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes24%
no76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree27%
agree17%
disagree17%
strongly disagree37%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree42%
agree40%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree43%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree40%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree37%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree42%
agree35%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.2%
any other white background ethnic origin7%
indian ethnic origin2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.4%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%

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