The Newcastle School vs Westfield School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Overview
Phase
All-through
All-through
Type
Other independent school
Other independent school
Age Range
2–18
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
298
170
Capacity
433
364
Occupancy
69%
47%
FSM %
-
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
-
Personal Development
-
-
Leadership & Management
-
-
Last Inspected
-
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
35.6
51.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
61.3%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
C
Points Per Entry
31.3
29.6
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
C
AAB+ %
11%
8%
Value Added
Average
Below average
A-Level Students
23
19
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Economics (24)
Mathematics (22)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (14)
Psychology (14)
Government and Politics (12)
Economics (12)
Computer Studies / Computing (12)
Physics (12)
Art and Design (Fine Art) (20)
English Language (14)
Psychology (12)
English Literature (12)
Psychology (12)
Chemistry (5)
English Literature (5)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (4)