Westfield School
URN: 117055 • Leominster HR6 8NZ
Overview
- Name
- Westfield School
- URN
- 117055
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicki Gilbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01568613147
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ryeland's Road, Leominster HR6 8NZ
Summary
Westfield School is a community special school located in Leominster, Herefordshire, catering to students aged 2 to 19 with severe or complex learning difficulties. The school operates with a capacity of 73 pupils and currently serves this full number, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where each student is valued for their uniqueness. The school is structured into seven mixed-age classes, designed to accommodate various key stages and individual learning styles.
The curriculum at Westfield School emphasizes holistic approaches and multi-sensory assessment, ensuring that each pupil receives tailored support to meet their educational needs. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, promoting both academic and personal growth among its students.
Westfield School is well-integrated into the local community, receiving support from residents and businesses in Leominster and surrounding areas, including South Shropshire, West Worcestershire, and East Powys. This community involvement enhances the educational experience and provides additional resources for the school and its pupils.
The curriculum at Westfield School emphasizes holistic approaches and multi-sensory assessment, ensuring that each pupil receives tailored support to meet their educational needs. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, promoting both academic and personal growth among its students.
Westfield School is well-integrated into the local community, receiving support from residents and businesses in Leominster and surrounding areas, including South Shropshire, West Worcestershire, and East Powys. This community involvement enhances the educational experience and provides additional resources for the school and its pupils.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Multi-Sensory (sen)
- Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Long Term Curriculum Model (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Priory Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Grange House School (37.5)
- Grange House School (37.5)
- Pudleston Court School (37.5)
- Somerleaze Preparatory School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 73
- Pupils
- 73
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 34.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 47 | 26 | 73 | 34.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 45 | 26 | 73 | 34.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 73 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 69 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 39 | 26 | 69 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 61 | 37 | 24 | 65 | 19.60 |
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