Westfield Primary Academy

Overview

Westfield Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are “valued and well-looked after” within a “positive environment” that fosters respect and high expectations. Leaders have decisively addressed previous curriculum issues, resulting in an ambitious, well-structured programme that supports learning from early years through to Year 6. The school is praised for its effective safeguarding, strong behaviour management, and the clear support provided to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, are “respectful to each other and staff,” and rarely disrupt learning.
• The improved curriculum is “at least as ambitious as the national curriculum,” with clear knowledge progression and effective teacher training.
• Reading is well taught, with a “well thought out” curriculum that helps children build knowledge step by step and enjoy a variety of books.
• Staff provide high-quality pastoral care, helping pupils manage emotions and ensuring bullying “does not happen often.”
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same high-quality curriculum with thoughtful adaptations.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must “evaluate and refine their curriculum” in areas where plans are very new or recently changed, as these have not yet become part of established practice, leaving some older pupils with weaker knowledge than expected.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting a strong culture where staff are well-trained to spot risks, concerns are reported promptly, and detailed records show appropriate action is taken.