Westfield Primary School, Berkhamsted

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our learners, staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Westfield Primary School. At Westfield, our dedicated team is committed to providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of every learner-both academically and in their personal interests."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Westfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Westfield Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 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 School are St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Bridgewater Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, 77% reading, 69% maths); and Greenway Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 83% maths).

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

12.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (27.1%) received SEN support and 6 (4.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Westfield Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westfield School (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 62 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Westfield Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.