Westfield Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.03
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.23, 0.17]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 195 | 41.4 | — | 50.8% | 65.6% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 209 | 40.4 | -0.03 | 45.5% | 82.3% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 160 | 45.3 | +0.34 | 62.0% | 82.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 161 | 45.3 | +0.29 | 57.0% | 89.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 140049 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Tim Body |
| Trust | WESTFIELD ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WD18 6NS |
| Latest pupils | 195 |
| FSM eligible | 26.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS
www.westfield.herts.sch.uk1923231560| DfE number | 4111 |
| UKPRN | 10043069 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 13 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |