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Westfield Academy

State school · Watford, WD18 6NS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,335 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,335 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tim Body

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Holywell Primary School 12 %
Central Primary School 8 %
Beechfield School 8 %
The Orchard Primary School 6 %
Parkgate Junior School 6 %
Lanchester Primary School 5 %
Laurance Haines School 5 %
Chater Junior School 5 %
Field Junior School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Cherry Tree Primary School 4 %
Oxhey Wood Primary School 4 %
Greenfields Primary School 2 %
Warren Dell Primary School 2 %
Hillside Junior School 2 %
Ascot Road Primary School 2 %
The Grove Academy 2 %
Bromet Primary School 1 %
Nascot Wood Junior School 1 %
Cassiobury Junior School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
73%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.9%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
28.89
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
82
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,335
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Tolpits Lane
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 6NS
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Telephone: 01923 231560

Email: admin@westfield.academy

Website: http://www.westfield.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS
1,335 Pupil numbers
26.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
44 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.9%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.40
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.03 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 2
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 3
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 5 2
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.89
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 22 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 9 C
History GCE A level 17 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 C
English Literature GCE A level 7 C
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 C
Biology GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Westfield Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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