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Westfield Academy
Ages 11–181,335 pupilsDoes not apply
Westfield Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Watford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,335 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Watford can view Westfield Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals26.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language40.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.4
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
EBacc entry66%
EBacc average point score3.81
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.6
Value added+0.31Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.5
Retention92%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Watford
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See the full area report for WD18 6NS →