Westfield Primary School, Cottingham

In its own words: "Our aim is to ensure that all our children are happy, fulfilled and challenged in a rich learning environment which aims to cater for their individual needs, preparing them well for the next stage in their education and develops a love for learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Westfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 70% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Westfield Primary School as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westfield Primary School are Bacon Garth Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 65% maths); Hallgate Primary School Cottingham (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 70% maths); Croxby Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 83% maths); and St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy (1.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 76% maths).

Westfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 45 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 7 (1.6%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Cottingham Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cottingham Eppleworth Road, 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Westfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 89 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31), as is usual near a town centre.

Westfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Westfield Primary School are Cottingham High School (0.6 miles) and Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College (1.6 miles).