Westfield School
URN: 145562 • Sheffield S20 1HQ
Overview
- Name
- Westfield School
- URN
- 145562
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gaynor Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01142485221
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eckington Road, Sheffield S20 1HQ
Summary
Westfield School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, with a current enrolment of 1,327 students and a capacity of 1,350. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their potential. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Gaynor Jones, Westfield aims to provide a supportive educational experience that prioritises both academic success and personal well-being.
The school's ethos, aligned with the Chorus Education Trust, emphasises "Outstanding Achievement for All." Westfield is committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that not only focuses on core subjects but also enriches students' social and cultural capital. This approach is designed to prepare students for successful futures, encouraging them to be resilient, respectful, and reflective learners.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of Westfield School's mission. The school actively collaborates with parents, local businesses, and community groups to create a strong support network. This partnership helps to ensure that students receive the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The school's ethos, aligned with the Chorus Education Trust, emphasises "Outstanding Achievement for All." Westfield is committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that not only focuses on core subjects but also enriches students' social and cultural capital. This approach is designed to prepare students for successful futures, encouraging them to be resilient, respectful, and reflective learners.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of Westfield School's mission. The school actively collaborates with parents, local businesses, and community groups to create a strong support network. This partnership helps to ensure that students receive the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- We're Hiring: Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (PP & SEND Focus) & Lunchtime Supervisor Westfield School | Sheffield | Chorus Education TrustWestfield School is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion, with (sen)
- Some of our Year 7, 8 and 9 students have been cooking up a storm in Food Technology. From katsu chicken curry to sausage rolls to bread rolls, they've been learning all about tasty recipes, healthy ingredients, and how to cook with confidence by lea (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1327
- Boys
- 683
- Girls
- 644
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1327 | 683 | 644 | 1350 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1312 | 665 | 647 | 1350 | 24.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1193 | 631 | 562 | 1350 | 23.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1193 | 631 | 562 | 1350 | 23.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1140 | 598 | 542 | 1350 | 20.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1158 | 600 | 558 | 1350 | 17.50 |
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