Westfield School is a not applicable school in Leominster, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Westfield School currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.4% boys and 35.6% girls. Around 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ryeland's Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ |
| Website: | http://www.westfield.hereford.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01568613147 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Nicki Gilbert |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117055 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 74 |
| Number of Pupils: | 73 |
| Number of Boys: | 47 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.80% | 67 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 1 |
| African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Junior School George Street , HR6 8JZ | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leominster Primary School Hereford Road , HR6 8JU | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leominster Infants' School Hereford Road , HR6 8JU | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School Ivington , HR6 0JH | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Mortimer College South Street , HR6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Ryeland's Road , HR6 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hereford School Coningsby Road , Leominster HR6 8LL | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Pupil Referral Unit The Priory , Church Street HR6 8DA | - not rated | 806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.