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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.8 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,335
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 73% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although only 39% of students achieve a grade 5 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 61% of students progress to university, but only a small percentage gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 66% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (117 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
86%
School has high expectations
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
71%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.0%
Asian Pakistani21.7%
White Other14.8%
Black African8.4%
Asian Other6.7%
Asian Indian5.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.64718, -0.41629 · WD18 6NS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140049
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westfield.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Westfield Academy a good school?
Westfield Academy scores 33.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Westfield Academy?
Based on 117 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westfield Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Westfield Academy in GCSEs?
Westfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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