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Westfield Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 1341 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.

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At Westfield Academy, we pride ourselves on having high expectations regarding student conduct, learning and welfare. In order to support the learning of all students, we have set out our ethos and expectations in a user friendly guide for all stakeholders. This ethos is also emended throughout our Code of Conduct which is displayed across the school. This ensure that all students can thrive in a safe and happy environment,.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
D-
B-
A-
Ofset report - Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio 17.1 - 16.7
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 32% 98% 86%
Grade 5 or above A Level 4.30% 35.00% 28.10%
Day Fees - - -
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Westfield Academy Reviews
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Bullying rates at the school are very high and staff don’t seem to know how to manage it. the isolation room is full every day. Safeguarding team needs a full refurbishment. Most staff members do not care about the mental health or wellbeing of the students bar a few amazing teachers. The school don’t care about the wellbeing of teachers. The SEN department needs help and change. The head of SEN is not suitable for...
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 45.3 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 32% 37.35% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 50.5% 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 82% 30.28% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 15.56% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 21.37% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.11 3.37 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 90% 93.36% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 175 138 144
Pupils staying in education 87% 89.49% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 32.25% 32.73%
School sixth forms 54% 47.62% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 7.96% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.37% 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 0.29 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 45.3 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 33% 39.23% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 51.68% 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 89% 30.36% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 17.89% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 22.57% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.22 3.51 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 96% 90.81% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 146 135 141
Pupils staying in education 93% 88.37% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 46% 48.52% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 1% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 5.41% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.41% 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 0.31 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 46.7 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 38% 8 33.34% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 2 47.05% 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 73% 29.27% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 15.54% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 13% 2 21.09% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.16 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 94% 89.37% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 157 130 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 30.93% 33.25%
School sixth forms 52% 47.29% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 1% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 5.52% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.11% 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 0.15 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 42.9 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 30% 5 34.96% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 1 47.77% 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 20% 29.08% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 4 16.17% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 7 21.85% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.52 3.3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 94% 84.29% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 138 131 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 24.6% 28.31%
School sixth forms 68% 47.98% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.5% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 1.68% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.5% 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 0.05 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 42 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% 35.25% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 49.19% 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 5% 30.85% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 20.2% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 21.91% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 90% 87.55% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 171 134 145
Pupils staying in education - 43.81% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 27.71% 30.58%
School sixth forms 56% 48.14% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.63% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.74% 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 29.35 32.74 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.3 31.59 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 4.30% 15.43% 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 86 150 201
Students staying in education 65% 63.36% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 21% 21.3% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.42% 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 34.22 36.9 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.22 35.3 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 5.9% 20.26% 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 88 180 248
Students staying in education 59% 64.63% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 21% 18.52% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 16% 9.21% 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 24.92 1 32.57 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 24.94 1 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 3.4% 16.46% 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 81 182 232
Students staying in education 59% 60.54% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.7% 7.77%
Students entering employment 21% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 6.93% 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 25.09 2 31.83 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.28 4 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.88% 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 - 1 3
Students staying in education - 22.77% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 13.42% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 2.94% 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 27.77 30.74 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.17 31.86 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.3% 16.88% 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 - 2 3
Students staying in education 10 31.6% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 15% 20.42% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.23%
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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 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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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 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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