Westfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 September 2023

Pupils feel safe, happy and cared for at this friendly and inclusive school. They are keen to attend and excited to learn. A parent summed this up, describing going to school as their child's 'favourite thing to do.' This view was echoed by many other parents and pupils. Right from the start in Reception, staff build positive relationships with children that help them to settle easily into school. Pupils say that they get along well with each other and treat each other with respect. This is evident around school in both classes and at social times. Expectations of learning and behaviour are high. Pupils respond well to these, being focused and highly motivated to learn and do their best. They respond to the questions of teachers readily and confidently. Pupils learn well and are thoughtfully prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils relish the additional opportunities offered by the school. They talk animatedly about trips away and the range of available clubs that develop their interests in sport, music and the wider world. Pupils are motivated by the school focus on 'inspire, create, achieve'. They are keen to earn the t-shirts they are awarded when they demonstrate all three elements.

What the school should improve

• The leadership and oversight of individual subjects is at an early stage in some foundation subjects. This means that checks have not yet been made on the effectiveness of the curriculum in these subjects to ensure pupils are learning the intended curriculum. The school should continue to support leaders at all levels as they implement the changes within each subject.

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