Westfield School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westfield School.

Sheffield, S201HQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement 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
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eckington Road
Sothall
Sheffield, S201HQ
Phone
1142485221
Website
westfield.chorustrust.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145562
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Eckington Road, Sothall, Sheffield, S20 1HQ
Website
www.westfield.chorustrust.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,312
Free School Meals
24.6% (323 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
20.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.0%
Ebacc Languages:
46.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.21
Progress 8 Range:
-0.39 to -0.03

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.1 (+15.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
219
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,312 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Outstanding Achievement for All"

Culture of success Excellent teaching Exceptional attitudes to learning Leadership opportunities for all Inclusive environment – everyone is welcome Westfield Way

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Gaynor Jones expresses pride in Westfield School, a commitment to supporting and challenging every student to achieve incredible things, and to ensuring happiness and success; highlights community ties and school improvement priorities including a broad and ambitious curriculum, responsive teaching, exceptional attitudes to learning, and a leadership culture focused on students.

Facilities

The school site and buildings are managed by Kier Facilities Six wings of learning spaces Dedicated accommodation for students with special educational needs Many fully fitted ICT rooms Nine science laboratories Art and Technology Department facilities (art, textiles, food, graphics and design and technology) Performing Arts facilities including two music rooms, a soundproof studio box and two performance rooms Sports facilities including a 25 m swimming pool, large sports hall, fitness suite, activity centre, all-weather floodlit pitches and hard games courts Westfield Sports Centre is available to the public outside school hours

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, enriched, exciting and ambitious curriculum for all students Curriculum that enables students to develop the social and cultural capital needed for successful and happy adult lives Clear purposes in lessons with opportunities to check and respond to knowledge and understanding Strong emphasis on personal development and leadership opportunities The Westfield Way – clear expectations for behaviour and learning

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Sheffield City Council; Westfield follows Sheffield City Council admissions arrangements; you can apply via the Sheffield City Council website; information on admission arrangements is available on the policies page; in-year admissions are also handled by Sheffield City Council.

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