Westfield Primary School

About Westfield Primary School

Westfield Primary School in Woking was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stood at 60% in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is six percentage points below the Surrey local authority average of 66%, placing Westfield 13th out of 20 primary schools in Woking and in the bottom half nationally. Drilling into the individual subjects, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 70% in writing and 61% in maths. Higher attainment — reaching a higher standard — was less common, with 14% in reading, 9% in writing and 14% in maths achieving that level, and just 4% across all three subjects.

The Ofsted report from September 2022 awarded Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection in 2012 had also rated overall effectiveness and leadership as Good, so there is a clear pattern of steady, solid performance rather than dramatic improvement. Average scaled scores in reading and maths both came in at 102, which is exactly the national benchmark. The school’s ranking in the South East region places it at the 54th percentile, and nationally at the 56th percentile — squarely in the middle of the pack. For parents focused on academic outcomes, Westfield is a dependable choice rather than an exceptional one, and the data suggests it serves its community well without pushing into the top tier of Surrey primaries.

Westfield is a state primary for 409 pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420, so it is running close to full. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 101 applications for 42 places, a ratio of 2.4 applicants per place, and all 35 first-preference applicants received offers. The school serves a relatively diverse intake, with 24.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a sports hall, dining hall, outdoor playground, forest school and a chapel. SEND provision covers moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and physical disability. Clubs range from gardening and eco club to science club and film club, while sports on offer include gymnastics, athletics, dance and football. For families in Woking who want a well-subscribed, Good-rated primary with a broad range of activities and SEND support, Westfield is a strong local option.

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