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Westfield School
Eckington Road, Sothall, Sheffield, S20 1HQ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,327
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, the school performs in the top 73% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for some parents. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, suggesting that there are areas needing attention, despite a reasonable EBacc entry rate of 46%.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.5 | 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 46% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.33714, -1.34155 · S20 1HQ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145562
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield School rated by Ofsted?
Westfield School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Westfield School a good school?
Westfield School scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 School in GCSEs?
Westfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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