Westfields Junior School, based in Yateley, 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.

Westfields Junior School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 13.1% 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 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.6%).

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.

School Information

Address: School Lane, Yateley, GU46 6NN
Website: http://www.westfields-jun.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01252408218
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Joanne Redman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 115984

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 359
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 175

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.60%318
Other Mixed2.50%9
Other White1.70%6
African1.10%4
Indian1.10%4
Gypsy/Roma1.10%4
Other Asian0.80%3
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
White and Black African0.60%2
White and Asian0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%2
Pakistani0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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 (-0.1)
Writing: Average (-0.7)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westfields Infant School
School Lane , GU46 6NN
3out of 4 93 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Newlands Primary School
Dungells Lane , GU46 6EY
3out of 4 793 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cranford Park Church of England Primary School
Cranford Park Drive , GU46 6LB
- not rated 1,134 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Yateley Infant School
Cranford Park Drive , GU46 6LB
- not rated 1,184 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's CofE Junior School
Stilwell Close , GU46 6XH
- not rated 1,328 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yateley School
School Lane , GU46 6NW
3out of 4 294 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Frogmore Community College
Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG
- not rated 2,304 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Frogmore Community College
Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG
3out of 4 2,304 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hurst Lodge School
Yateley Hall , Firgrove Road GU46 6HJ
- not rated 581 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Yateley Manor School
51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ
- not rated 1,276 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.