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Westfield School
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- Sheffield S20 1HQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum not consistently well designed across all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons, but conduct on corridors and during social times needs improvement.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistencies in curriculum design affect teaching effectiveness.
Strengths and Challenges: Assessment of pupils' learning varies too much across different subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Workshops for parents to promote reading are in place.
Communication: Extra phonics teaching and other support provided for struggling readers.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have identified right priorities but need better evaluation methods.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff report concerns quickly, handled in timely manner.
Extracurricular Offerings: Various activities including sports and drama like 'School of Rock'.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders are keen to develop pupils鈥� leadership skills through activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils have access to same curriculum, but adaptation varies across classes.
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Westfield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1312 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.34 | 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 | 40.3 | 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 | 35% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 52.71% | 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 | 40% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.50 | 3.28 | 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 | 91% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.58% | 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 | -0.49 | 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 | 43.9 | 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 | 47% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 50.45% | 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 | 36% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.13 | 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 | 92% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.2% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.22% | 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 | - | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 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 | - | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.75% |
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.
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
