Westfield School
URN: 108542 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 4HS
Overview
- Name
- Westfield School
- URN
- 108542
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Walker (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01912553980
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 4HS
Summary
Westfield School is an independent day school located in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, catering primarily to girls, with a current enrolment of 189 pupils. Founded in 1960, the school emphasizes a holistic education that combines academic excellence with personal development, fostering a nurturing environment where students feel secure and valued. The school's ethos focuses on empowering pupils to become confident, independent thinkers ready to engage with the world.
The curriculum at Westfield is designed to be innovative and rigorous, tailored to meet the needs of each child. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention that supports their individual strengths and learning styles. The school recently announced the inclusion of boys in its Junior House starting September 2025, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity while maintaining a single-sex environment for the Senior House.
Situated on a six-acre site, Westfield offers excellent facilities and a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and STEM clubs. The school aims to create a collaborative learning community that prepares students for future opportunities, encouraging them to work together and inspire one another.
The curriculum at Westfield is designed to be innovative and rigorous, tailored to meet the needs of each child. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention that supports their individual strengths and learning styles. The school recently announced the inclusion of boys in its Junior House starting September 2025, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity while maintaining a single-sex environment for the Senior House.
Situated on a six-acre site, Westfield offers excellent facilities and a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and STEM clubs. The school aims to create a collaborative learning community that prepares students for future opportunities, encouraging them to work together and inspire one another.
Useful links
- The Governors (governance)
- Senior House (sen)
- Curriculum Details (sen)
- Science (sen)
- Extra Curricular Activities (sen)
- Senior House Term Calendar (sen)
- Stretch and Challenge (sen)
- Y7 to Y9 Handbook and GCSE (sen)
- Term Calendar (calendar)
- School News (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 364
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 189
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 0 | 189 | 364 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 0 | 209 | 364 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 0 | 201 | 364 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 0 | 201 | 364 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 0 | 190 | 364 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 212 | 0 | 212 | 364 | 0.00 |
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