Westfield Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV5 8BH · Staffordshire · primary school
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148th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Westfield Primary School
Overview
Westfield Primary School is described as a "welcoming and caring" environment where pupils are happy and behave well. However, the report states that "pupils do not progress as well as they could" academically due to weaknesses in curriculum delivery and a "lack of strategic oversight" by leaders and governors.
Strengths
- Pupils display "Good" behaviour and attitudes, with older pupils caring for younger peers through initiatives like ‘playground buddies’.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and community links, helping pupils develop into "responsible and active citizens".
- Early years provision is rated "Good", with most pupils achieving the expected standard in reading by the end of Year 1.
- Staff have "high expectations" for behaviour, which pupils consistently meet, and personal, social and health education is taught effectively from Nursery.
Areas to improve
- Governors must develop the expertise to hold leaders accountable for the quality of education and strategic oversight.
- The school needs to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are assessed and supported in a "timely manner".
- Curriculum delivery must be better tailored to individual needs so pupils can "deepen their understanding" and remember key knowledge.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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.
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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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