Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill

In its own words: "Westfield Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive . We are proud to serve our local community and to provide a high‑quality education that nurtures children academically, socially and emotionally. At Westfield, we believe that all pupils can succeed , regardless of background or starting point."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, choir and sewing.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:00am and after-school care until 5:50pm.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Westfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (61% in reading, 68% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Westfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westfield Primary Academy are Coupals Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); New Cangle Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths); Place Farm Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 78% maths); and Burton End Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Westfield Primary Academy.

Westfield Primary Academy is one of 40 schools run by Unity Schools Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

44.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (18%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 108 pupils (25.4%) received SEN support and 17 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Westfield Primary Academy.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mildenhall Place (opposite), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 93 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Westfield Primary Academy issued 38 suspensions, 8.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Westfield Primary Academy are Samuel Ward Academy (0.3 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (1 mile).