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Westfield School

Other independent school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,862 of 2,536

Worse than 73% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils170
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Kate Quinn
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Opened01 Jan 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108542.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNewcastle upon TyneEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.51.243.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.90.3%61.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.61.3%45.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.6.5%14%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths83.9%56%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 431--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNewcastle upon TyneEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.29.6, worse than England, worse than Newcastle upon Tyne33.4835
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels30.77, worse than England, worse than Newcastle upon Tyne33.4635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC--
AAB or better7.7%, worse than England, worse than Newcastle upon Tyne12%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.38, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study19--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils170
Girls169
Boys1
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.35
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.21

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.9%
Higher education68.2%
Apprenticeship9.1%
Further education4.5%
Employment4.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.5%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Westfield School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableThe Newcastle SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryWyndham Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryArchibald First SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.7 miMiddle deemed secondaryGosforth Junior High AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimarySouth Gosforth First SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Charles' Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miMiddle deemed secondaryGosforth Central Middle SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.0 miSecondaryGosforth AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryMountfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryWest Jesmond Primary SchoolFoundation school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Westfield School

How does Westfield School rank in England?

Westfield School ranks 1,862 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 73% of schools).

What are Westfield School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Westfield School was C, and 7.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Westfield School?

Westfield School has 170 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Westfield School have a sixth form?

Yes, Westfield School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.