Westfield Academy

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westfield Academy.

Yeovil, BA213DB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 September 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westfield Road
Yeovil, BA213DB
Phone
1935423747
Website
westfieldacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137203
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Westfield Road, Yeovil, BA21 3DB
Website
http://www.westfieldacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESTFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,037
Free School Meals
20.3% (211 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,037 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Seeing the qualities in every child"

Scholarship Teamwork Resilience Integrity Versatility Empathy

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Choir Orchestra String group Contemporary music groups Performing Arts shows School productions Drama and Dance opportunities Annual theatre/concert events

Sports

Major sports fixtures (unspecified)

Facilities

3G Astro-turf pitch (3G Pitch) Four-court Sports Hall Sports Dome Outside Netball or Tennis Courts with floodlights Outside Grass pitches for cricket, football and rugby 300-seat theatre with full sound and light rigs and catering facilities Professional recording studio 120m2 dance studio with sprung floor, mirrors and bars and sound system Drama studio Auditorium Rehearsal Room Large hall with AV presentation facilities and portable staging Classrooms or meeting rooms of many sizes

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, Physical Education, Computing, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Design Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Philosophy & Ethics, Food Technology and Personal Development KS4 Curriculum includes English Language, English Literature, Maths and Science (combined); non-examination PE and Philosophy & Ethics; GCSE/BTEC options include Art, Business & Enterprise, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Design & Technology - Engineering, Food Preparation & Nutrition, French, Geography, Health & Social Care, History, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Spanish, Statistics, Travel & Tourism, Triple Science

Admissions Criteria

Year 7: Planned Admission Number 210. The school follows Somerset County Council admissions procedures. The closing date for the 2026 intake is 31 October 2025. Offers/refusals for 2026 intake are issued on 1 March 2025 (online applications) or by second class post on 1 March 2025 (paper applications). The school does not operate waiting lists. In-Year applications are welcome; decisions are made in date order following Somerset County Council oversubscription criteria. For download, the In-Year Application Form is available from the school.

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