The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 52%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Neil Walker (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Oakfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4HS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Westfield School a selective school?
No. Westfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Westfield School?
Westfield School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westfield School take?
Westfield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Westfield School?
Westfield School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Westfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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