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Westfield Academy
Westfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3DB, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.8 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,025
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. However, only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subject performance. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16 in Somerset.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.94917, -2.64949 · BA21 3DB
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137203
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westfieldacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2014.
Is Westfield Academy a good school?
Westfield Academy scores 38.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Westfield Academy in GCSEs?
Westfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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