Westfield Primary Community School
Askham Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 3HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westfield Primary Community School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 74th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 24 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils are happy at Westfield Primary Community School. The relationships between pupils and teachers are caring and respectful. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and rich cultural experiences. Reading is important in this school. Most pupils learn to read quickly and fluently. Pupils speak enthusiastically about the 'cracking good reads' read to them by teachers. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are motivated to learn. They are encouraged to develop resilience when facing challenges in their work. Staff are trained to support pupils with social emotional and mental health needs. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all aspects of school life. Pupils have a clear understanding of what bullying is. Bullying rarely happens in the school, when it does, staff act quickly to stop it. Pupils feel confident to speak to teachers about any worries they might have. Leaders are committed to doing 'What's in our gift to increase opportunities to develop pupils' character. For example, pupils enjoy a daily 'fitness 15' of outdoor physical activities, residential trips and performing at multigenerational community events. Pupils can attend a range of extracurricular activities after school to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the specific knowledge that they want pupils to learn in each year group. In these subjects, teachers do not know precisely what pupils should know and remember in order to build their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that teachers know the exact content that pupils should learn.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers' checks of what pupils should know are not precise. Sometimes, teachers do not identify when pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that assessment arrangements are refined to help teachers identify where pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
498 pupils on roll, with places for 602
Schools near Westfield Primary Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Acomb Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Carr Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Carr Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lamara Taylor
- Phone
- 01904555295
- Address
- Askham Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 3HP
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 133374
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.