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Westfield Primary Community School

York, YO24 3HPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 68 places
Ranking
#12,572
of 13,686 nationally

About Westfield Primary Community School

Westfield Primary Community School in York is a popular choice among local families, with 96 applications for 68 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.41. Of those applications, 66 were first-preference offers, meaning most families who put it top got in. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — all scoring a solid 2. That’s a consistent picture compared with its previous Good rating in 2013, so parents can expect a stable, well-run environment. The school serves a diverse intake, with 32.5 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, above the national average, and it provides nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAskham Lane, York, York, YO24 3HP
HeadteacherLamara Taylor
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils503
Free School Meals (FSM)32.5%
School Capacity503 / 602 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisDanceAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:00-17:30

Source: westfieldprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Primary Community School

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