Westfield Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Stiby Road, BA21 3EP |
| URN | 137203 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 417 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 381 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 360 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 365 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |