Westfield Primary Community School
York, YO24 3HP · York · primary school
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38th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.0/10 against 1,900 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westfield Primary Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Martial Arts and Tag Rugby, while Year 6 students visit London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 498 pupils against a stated capacity of 602. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school ensure the Year 6 London trip is inclusive for all families?
What Ofsted said about Westfield Primary Community School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, benefiting from "caring and respectful" relationships and an "ambitious curriculum." The report highlights that leaders have made "instrumental changes" to curriculum sequencing, resulting in improved pupil achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised, with most pupils learning to read "quickly and fluently" through consistent phonics teaching.
- Mathematics teaching has improved, with pupils using concrete objects to build a "secure understanding of number."
- Staff have "high expectations" of behaviour, encouraging pupils to develop resilience.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and "included in all aspects of school life."
- The early years provision offers an "engaging environment" where adults effectively support communication and independence.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the specific knowledge pupils must learn in each year group, leaving teachers unclear on how to build knowledge over time.
- Assessment arrangements in some subjects need refining so teachers can consistently identify when pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and procedures for reporting concerns well understood.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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