Westfield Primary School
Bedford, MK40 4HW · Bedford · primary school
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37th of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.4/10 nationally. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Westfield Primary School
Overview
Westfield Primary School provides a ‘friendly and supportive atmosphere’ where pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and feel safe. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with high aspirations for academic and personal development, resulting in good behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs. The school has successfully transitioned from a middle school to a primary school, maintaining strong staff commitment and effective governance.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘consistent and systematic approach to the teaching of phonics’, enabling most to become ‘confident readers’ quickly.
- Staff are ‘skilled’ in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the ‘same ambitious curriculum as others’.
- The school offers ‘specialist facilities’ for subjects like science and art, alongside a ‘wide range of clubs’ that broaden pupils’ experiences.
- Governors ‘perform their duties effectively’ and have an ‘accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development’.
- Staff feel ‘supported by leaders’ who consider their workload and well-being, fostering a ‘committed team’.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few subjects’, such as design and technology, teachers lack the confidence and skills to fully implement the curriculum, meaning pupils ‘do not learn all the important knowledge they need’. Leaders must ensure staff receive appropriate training and regularly check implementation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff being ‘highly vigilant’ and reporting concerns promptly, while pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe and know whom to talk to.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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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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