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Westfield School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Gaynor Jones

corporate_fareCHORUS EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSheffield, S20 1HQ

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Inspected 2026

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Students

1,245

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Attainment 8

37.2

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Sheffield

#3,261 of 4,024 nationally

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Westfield School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Assessed as Needs Attention in curriculum and teaching on its latest Ofsted Report Card. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Westfield School is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,366 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, placing the school #29 in Sheffield and #3,261 of 4,024 nationally. 32.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Needs attention. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Needs attention, behaviour and attitudes Needs attention, personal development Needs attention, and leadership and management Needs attention.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

37.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

32.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.3%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)44.90%

Triple Science Entry16.20%

EBacc Slot Score10.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

41.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

57.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.6%

Entering EBacc46.00%

EBacc APS3.68

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

47.00%

Entering EBacc46.20%

EBacc APS3.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.50

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.97

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78.3%

Apprenticeships11.6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4.4%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,758 / 4,024	#21	#3,261	#1
2025	#2,718 / 3,948	#20	#2,605	#1
2024	#2,193 / 4,450	#15	#2,168	#2,068
2023	#2,682 / 4,321	#24	#2,733	#2,312
2022	#2,569 / 4,199	#20	#2,479	#2,530

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 January 2026

Inspection Report

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19 April 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2026-01-20

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Needs attention

Achievement

Needs attention

Attendance & Behaviour

Needs attention

Personal Development

Needs attention

Inclusion

Needs attention

Leadership & Governance

Needs attention

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2023-04-19

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2017-02-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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2014-12-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.0%(67 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,327 pupils. During this period, there were 107 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,327	107	8.1%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,327	126	9.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,315	63	4.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,312	88	6.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,311	162	12.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,246	122	9.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,245	109	8.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,245	199	16.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,189	205	17.2%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,193	175	14.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,191	149	12.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,143	126	11.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,140	35	3.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,142	186	16.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,158	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,158	183	15.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,161	216	18.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,127	111	9.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,129	148	13.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	35	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 75 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 69 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 49 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

61%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

67%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree9%

agree23%

disagree12%

strongly disagree42%

not applicable74%

Neither agree nor disagree14%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree40%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree20%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree13%

agree37%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

Don't know4%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree13%

agree41%

Neither agree nor disagree15%

disagree16%

strongly disagree14%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree20%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree14%

agree31%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

not applicable11%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree10%

agree24%

disagree25%

strongly disagree31%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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