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Westfield Academy

Westfield Academy, Watford
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Westfield Academy

Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NS

A Good-rated secondary school in Watford.

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Pupils
1,335
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.3%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
38.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
65.6%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
17.4%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.60
A*-A Grades
15.7%
A*-B Grades
43.8%
AAB+ %
5.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 73 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Westfield Academy

Westfield Academy is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 117 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,335 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NS | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Westfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2012 — Good (predecessor: Westfield Community Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Westfield Academy

What is Westfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westfield Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Westfield Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 117 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Westfield Academy.
What are Westfield Academy's latest exam results?
Westfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Westfield Academy located?
Westfield Academy is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD18 6NS).
How many pupils attend Westfield Academy?
Westfield Academy has around 1,335 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Westfield Academy with other schools?
View Westfield Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.