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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 385
Number of Pupils: 353
Number of Boys: 183
Number of Girls: 170

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.20%276
Other White6.50%23
Other Mixed2.80%10
Indian2.50%9
White and Asian2.30%8
Pakistani1.40%5
Other Asian1.10%4
African1.10%4
White and Black Caribbean0.80%3
White and Black African0.80%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%3
Chinese0.60%2
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Average (0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.