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Westfield Community School
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Westfield Community School
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- Wigan WN5 9XN
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Systematic teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics leads to excellent progress and high attainment.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning activities are extremely well matched to individual needs, making learning relevant and fun.
Areas Needing Improvement: Marking and guidance in subjects other than English and mathematics need consistency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils reach and some exceed the expected levels of attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment ensures any pupil underachieving is quickly identified and supported effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary; they feel secure and confident in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: First-rate support enables pupils with special educational needs to achieve excellently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand different types of bullying and confirm staff deal with bullying quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A proactive pastoral care team removes barriers to learning and supports well-being effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly value the level of care and safety provided by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Frequent opportunities for sporting, artistic, and musical skills enriched by specialist visitors and trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, and lessons are extremely well planned.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching directly contributes to excellent progress and high attainment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Minor inconsistencies in marking in subjects other than English and mathematics noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on the quality of teaching ensure continued improvement.
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Westfield Community School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 469 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Westfield Community School's new website, from your headteacher. We made an effort to provide you with as much information as we could about our school. However, if you need more details or would like to visit the school, please get in touch with the office to make arrangements. Please allow us to show you around. We at Westfield try to serve as "a beacon of hope" (Ofsted). We have a straightforward strategy that is aspirational for everyone: work hard, have fun, and advance.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 3 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 1 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.16% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westfield Community School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1