Westfield Infant School, Hinckley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Westfield Infant School creates a calm, caring environment where every child can thrive. The school has excellent systems for teaching reading from the start, using a clear approach that helps all pupils make progress including those needing extra support. The school is particularly strong at supporting children with additional needs and wellbeing, with dedicated spaces and staff who understand how to help each child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme taught systematically with effective support for pupils who need to catch up - pupils love sharing books and developing their love of reading
- Excellent pastoral care and support for pupils' wellbeing and mental health through spaces like 'The Rainbow Room'
- Effective provision and support for pupils with SEND, who learn successfully alongside their peers and thrive in resource base classes
- Calm, inclusive school environment with clear golden rules that keep pupils safe and happy
- Leadership opportunities and enrichment activities help pupils develop responsibility and confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not consistently apply their knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and transcription across all subjects, which prevents them from embedding these important skills
- Sometimes classroom activities do not align closely to the intended curriculum, limiting how well pupils deepen their subject knowledge
- Pupils' understanding of different religions and faiths is limited, which restricts their ability to appreciate diversity in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of keeping pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, multi-skills club, gymnastics club, school council, positivity ambassadors
Westfield Infant School is a welcoming, inclusive community where pupils learn to 'shine' and develop into caring, thoughtful individuals. The school has made marked improvements to its curriculum and provides strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
18.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
31 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
247 pupils
264 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hinckley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hinckley
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.54817%
Overall absence
12.43523%
Persistent absence
193
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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