Westfield Junior School, based in Hinckley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 Junior School currently has around 353 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 29.5% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westfield Road, Hinckley, LE10 0LT |
| Website: | www.westfield-jun.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01455637437 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Haltof |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119928 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 385 |
| Number of Pupils: | 353 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 170 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.20% | 276 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| African | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| 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 | 1,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Junior School Westfield Road , LE10 0LT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Ashford Road , LE10 0JL | - 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 | 994 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy London Road , LE10 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,642 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Grace High School Leicester Road , LE10 1LP | - not rated | 1,941 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 | 825 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketchley School Manor Way , Sketchley LE10 3HT | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel House 126 Nutts Lane , Hinckley LE10 3EG | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovetree School Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley College London Road , LE10 1HQ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.