Westfield Infant School is a primary school in Hinckley, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Westfield Infant School currently has around 270 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 18.5% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashford Road, Hinckley, LE10 0JL |
| Website: | http://www.westfield-inf.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01455637558 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jennifer Ruane |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119929 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 295 |
| Number of Pupils: | 270 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.60% | 204 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 12 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 11 |
| African | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Station Road , LE10 1AW | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battling Brook Primary School Frederick Avenue , LE10 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Midland Studio College Hinckley Spa Lane , LE10 1HQ | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor High School Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley 27 Station Road , Hinckley LE10 1AP | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel House 126 Nutts Lane , Hinckley LE10 3EG | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.