Westfield Academy
URN: 140049 • Watford WD18 6NS
Overview
- Name
- Westfield Academy
- URN
- 140049
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESTFIELD ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Body (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923231560
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 6NS
Summary
Westfield Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,335 students and a capacity of 1,600. As an academy converter, it has maintained a "Good" rating from OFSTED since 2012, with the latest inspection occurring in November 2024. The school prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and promoting a culture of respect and support among pupils and staff.
The academy's ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "Believe | Strive | Achieve." Westfield aims to empower students to develop independent learning skills, social abilities, and resilience, preparing them for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with the qualifications and skills necessary for their personal and professional lives.
Westfield Academy is known for its strong sense of community and high standards of pastoral care. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits to experience its welcoming environment firsthand. Admissions are managed through Hertfordshire County Council, and the school is currently full in all year groups.
The academy's ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "Believe | Strive | Achieve." Westfield aims to empower students to develop independent learning skills, social abilities, and resilience, preparing them for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with the qualifications and skills necessary for their personal and professional lives.
Westfield Academy is known for its strong sense of community and high standards of pastoral care. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits to experience its welcoming environment firsthand. Admissions are managed through Hertfordshire County Council, and the school is currently full in all year groups.
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Nearby alternatives
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (80.4)
- Watford Grammar School for Girls (79.3)
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School (74.2)
- Parmiter's School (71.7)
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTFIELD ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1600
- Pupils
- 1335
- Boys
- 696
- Girls
- 639
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1335 | 696 | 639 | 1600 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1341 | 695 | 646 | 1600 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1205 | 632 | 573 | 1600 | 21.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1205 | 632 | 573 | 1600 | 21.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1106 | 583 | 523 | 1217 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1079 | 566 | 513 | 1217 | 16.30 |
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