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Westfield School
- All-through
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HS
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Students exhibit positive attitudes and responsible behavior as part of their personal development.
Academic Progress: Teaching enables good progress across assessments; however, improvement areas exist.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching confirmed to support student progress effectively within the school's framework.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership lacks effective management of safer recruitment and welfare standards.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: School promotes good behavior and addresses bullying as far as reasonably practicable.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Deficiencies noted in safeguarding, fire safety, and risk assessment practices.
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Westfield School is a All-through, Girls school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 209 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢3,679 to 拢5,562 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Remember that we can only give you a little taste of the lively, joyful buzz of our school as you peruse the information provided here and sample the experiences and accomplishments of the girls attending our school.
I strongly advise you to visit us so you can see it for yourself and learn how we can help your daughter reach her full potential.
Westfield girls seize every chance and challenge.
We had far over 30% of our female students get A*/A grades at the A level, and our value-added score placed us in the top 3% of schools in the nation.
These results, in my opinion, are attributable to our exceptional teachers and their in-depth familiarity with the girls, our small class numbers, which ensure that no one can hide and that everyone is encouraged, and the optimistic outlook that we foster in our girls.
You can see by browsing our website that we are a school that places equal priority on academic achievement, creative thinking, and STEM.
What makes Westfield great is that we provide our girls the chance to discover their abilities, the encouragement to nurture them, and the freedom to express themselves.
girls who are self-assured, extroverted, strong, and positive.
It is undeniable that Westfield has a unique aura, and I am glad to extend an invitation to you to come and see for yourself.
Westfield, in my opinion, is the greatest.
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Remember that we can only give you a little taste of the lively, joyful buzz of our school as you peruse the information provided here and sample the experiences and accomplishments of the girls attending our school.
I strongly advise you to visit us so you can see it for yourself and learn how we can help your daughter reach her full potential.
Westfield girls seize every chance and challenge.
We had far over 30% of our female students get A*/A grades at the A level, and our value-added score placed us in the top 3% of schools in the nation.
These results, in my opinion, are attributable to our exceptional teachers and their in-depth familiarity with the girls, our small class numbers, which ensure that no one can hide and that everyone is encouraged, and the optimistic outlook that we foster in our girls.
You can see by browsing our website that we are a school that places equal priority on academic achievement, creative thinking, and STEM.
What makes Westfield great is that we provide our girls the chance to discover their abilities, the encouragement to nurture them, and the freedom to express themselves.
girls who are self-assured, extroverted, strong, and positive.
It is undeniable that Westfield has a unique aura, and I am glad to extend an invitation to you to come and see for yourself.
Westfield, in my opinion, is the greatest.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-16 | 3-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 0% | 80% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.30% | - | 24.50% |
| Day Fees | 拢3,679 to 拢5,562 | 拢548 to 拢4,800 | 拢1,770 to 拢5,017 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 14 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 28 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 9 | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 21 | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 21 | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.64 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.52 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.30% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.84 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.48 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.00 5 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.07 2 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.67 3 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.15 4 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.65 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.73 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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