Located in Watford, Westfield Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Westfield Academy currently has around 1335 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25%. pakistani pupils make up about 21.7% , followed by other white at 14.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NS |
| Website: | www.westfield.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01923231560 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tim Body |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140049 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1335 |
| Number of Boys: | 696 |
| Number of Girls: | 639 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.00% | 334 |
| Pakistani | 21.70% | 290 |
| Other White | 14.80% | 198 |
| African | 8.40% | 112 |
| Other Asian | 6.70% | 89 |
| Indian | 5.10% | 68 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 33 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 30 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 14 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Croxley View , WD18 6BW | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot Road Primary School Ascot Road , WD18 8AD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community Technology College Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , Northwood HA6 2HT | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.