Westfield Academy
URN: 137203 • Yeovil BA21 3DB
Overview
- Name
- Westfield Academy
- URN
- 137203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESTFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Dallimore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01935423747
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westfield Road, Yeovil BA21 3DB
Summary
Westfield Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Yeovil, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 1,025 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,020. The academy operates as a converter school, focusing on the holistic development of students academically, personally, and professionally. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Seeing the qualities in every child," and is underpinned by core values such as Scholarship, Teamwork, Resilience, Integrity, Versatility, and Empathy.
The curriculum at Westfield Academy is designed to foster not only academic achievement but also personal growth and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and community service, which enhances their educational experience. The school also offers opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and various clubs, ensuring that students can pursue their interests and talents.
Westfield Academy prides itself on being a supportive community where students feel safe and valued. A dedicated pastoral team and Heads of Year provide guidance and support, while initiatives like the School Council empower students to take on leadership roles. The school actively promotes diversity and inclusion, celebrating the unique qualities of each student.
The curriculum at Westfield Academy is designed to foster not only academic achievement but also personal growth and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and community service, which enhances their educational experience. The school also offers opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and various clubs, ensuring that students can pursue their interests and talents.
Westfield Academy prides itself on being a supportive community where students feel safe and valued. A dedicated pastoral team and Heads of Year provide guidance and support, while initiatives like the School Council empower students to take on leadership roles. The school actively promotes diversity and inclusion, celebrating the unique qualities of each student.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Welcome to GCSE Evening - Presentation (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Complaints (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Preston School Academy (57.6)
- Buckler's Mead School (52.2)
- Bucklers Mead Community School (45.2)
- Preston School (45.2)
- Westfield Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 1025
- Boys
- 495
- Girls
- 530
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1025 | 495 | 530 | 1020 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1037 | 485 | 552 | 1020 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1029 | 490 | 539 | 1020 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1029 | 490 | 539 | 1020 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 992 | 488 | 504 | 1020 | 16.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 904 | 430 | 474 | 1020 | 17.10 |
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