Classpot

Westfield Academy

Watford, WD18 6NSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.03
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
129 1st-choice / 229 places
Ranking
#1,604
of 3,141 nationally

About Westfield Academy

Westfield Academy is a popular school in Watford, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 500 applications for 229 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.18 applicants per place. Of those, 129 families put it as their first preference, and 115 of those were offered a spot. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 85% of the 117 respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school. On specific questions, 86% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 88% felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on expectations and activities – 85% agree it has high expectations for their child, and 92% say their child can take part in clubs and activities. However, communication around learning is a weaker spot: only 63% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 50% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTolpits Lane, Watford, Watford, WD18 6NS
HeadteacherTim Body
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils1,335
Free School Meals (FSM)26.3%
School Capacity1,335 / 1,600 (83% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 117 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From 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

9
ICT SuiteSwimming PoolMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentreDining HallTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RugbyFootballBadmintonRoundersTennisMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubDebateCodingOrchestraFilm ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: westfield.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Academy

Westfield Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.