Westfield Academy
About Westfield Academy
Westfield Academy sits within Somerset’s secondary school landscape, one of 38 state schools of its type in the local authority. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, led by headteacher Simon Dallimore. Among its closest-performing peers in the area are The Kings of Wessex Academy, Brymore Academy, and Sexey’s School, each with similar ranking scores. Somerset has no schools rated Outstanding in this category, which puts Westfield’s consistent Good rating in context. The school serves 1,025 pupils and, as an 11-16 institution, does not have a sixth form — something to note for families planning beyond GCSEs. Its position in the local hierarchy is solid, but not at the very top; parents comparing options will want to weigh its academic record and facilities against those of the named peers.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:10
Source: westfieldacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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