Westfield School
86%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Westfield School
Westfield School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rother community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 212 places).
Ofsted has rated Westfield School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Battisson, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7800th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 30 in Rother.
Westfield School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Westfield School include Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rother, Westfield School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road, Hastings, Rother, TN35 4QE |
| Headteacher | Katie Battisson |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.0% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 212 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7800th of 13,686
Nationally
1123rd of 2,034
In South East
16th of 30
In Rother
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield School
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Contact Information
Main Road, Hastings
Rother, TN35 4QE
Journey to School
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