The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Karen Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Park Academy
Primary · Very close
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Secondary · 342m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 424m away
Great Denham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James' CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's School
Academy · 1.2km away
St John's School
Special school · 1.2km away
Polam School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westfield Primary School?
Westfield Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westfield Primary School take?
Westfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westfield Primary School?
Westfield Primary School is in Bedford, MK40 4HW, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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