Westfield School
Sheffield, S20 1HQ · Sheffield · secondary school
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25th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 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 826 of them, against 2.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.07 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.5 · 19 | 30% | 0.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.2 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westfield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. 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 (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join quiet club, drama club, and lunch club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,366 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. 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
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below 0? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Westfield School
Overview
Westfield School is described as stabilising after a period of turbulence, with leaders establishing a "calmer, caring and more orderly environment." While pupils feel safe and relationships with staff are positive, the report identifies significant inconsistencies in teaching, attendance, and support for vulnerable groups that limit pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a culture where pupils feel safe, with bullying and discrimination not tolerated.
- The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects, with a strong focus on reading and effective support programmes for those with gaps in knowledge.
- Staff relationships are supportive, and professional development for teachers is increasingly coherent.
- Pupils engage confidently in personal, social and health education, discussing topics like consent and online risks.
- A wide range of enrichment activities, including clubs and trips, helps build pupil confidence and community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities more precisely to ensure consistent classroom support.
- Teaching consistency needs strengthening, particularly regarding the use of subject-specific vocabulary and literacy strategies to build secure foundational knowledge.
- Leaders should address barriers to attendance for vulnerable pupils and ensure assessment feedback is used consistently to improve pupil work.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.9 |
| 2024/25 | 41.5 |
| 2025/26 | 37.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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