Is Westfield Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 30 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 328th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Westfield Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 30% of pupils at Westfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Westfield Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Westfield Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Westfield Primary School

Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 3PJ

Local ranking328th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 30.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 48.0%
Maths (Expected): 43.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 43.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 155
Boys: 73 (52%)
Girls: 67 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (67% full)
SEND: 29.7%
FSM Eligible: 29.1%
EAL: 13.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 26.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,632/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.9%
White Other: 7.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 6.5%
Black African: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.3%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%

71.9%

White British

7.2%

White Other

6.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01442862729

admin@westfieldprimary.herts.sch.uk

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Durrants Lane

Berkhamsted, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117254
UKPRN: 10077240
Establishment No.: 2288

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