Westfield Primary School
Cottingham, HU16 5PE · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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32nd of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, also equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the results match national averages, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated place count?
What Ofsted said about Westfield Primary School
Overview
Westfield Primary School is described as a "welcoming and supportive" environment where pupils are "happy and polite" and relationships are built on respect. The inspection highlights a "highly inclusive culture" with "exceptional" behaviour and an "Outstanding" early years provision, though the curriculum requires refinement in certain areas to ensure consistent knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, creating "calm and focused learning environments" with strong engagement in lessons.
- The early years provision is "Outstanding," with "very strong curriculum design" ensuring children are well-prepared for Year 1.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use "consistent approaches to teach phonics," enabling pupils to "learn to read well."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing an "ambitious and adapted" curriculum.
- Pupils are "very confident" in staying safe, particularly regarding online safety, which is cited as a "strength of the school’s work."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum "identifies the knowledge they want pupils to remember" in areas where it is currently less developed, so pupils can recall and apply learning effectively.
- Leaders must help pupils develop a "secure understanding of other faiths and cultures," as current knowledge is described as "very limited."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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