Westfield School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Westfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westfield School in detail
Westfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Founded in 1960, Westfield places great emphasis on combining academic excellence with educating the whole person. The school gives real value to every child so that they will enjoy a feeling of security, a sense of belonging and will develop a belief of their own worth, whatever their individual strengths and qualities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Westfield School, we believe that every child is unique and deserves to be known, understood, and celebrated for who they are. Our school is built on a simple but powerful principle: when children feel valued, supported, and secure, they flourish."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, drama, choir, orchestra, chess and robotics.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Newcastle upon Tyne
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Westfield School are The Newcastle School (0.4 miles, selective); Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (1.1 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (1.4 miles); and Royal Grammar School (1.4 miles).
The Newcastle SchoolNewcastle High School for Girls GDSTNewcastle Preparatory SchoolRoyal Grammar School
Where pupils go next
Of the 22 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 68% went on to university or other higher education, 9% to apprenticeships and 5% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 35 pupils (20.6%) received SEN support and 21 (12.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ilford Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kenton Road-Elmfield Road (s-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Westfield School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 186 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 September 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
5 June 2025
Short Visit
19 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
22 June 2022
Short Visit
27 March 2018
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 October 2017
Interim
1 January 2011
Second Cycle
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£16,056 to £22,464
depending on year group
| Senior House Tuition per term | £22,464 a year |
| Prep@Westfield (Y3-6) per term | £17,766 a year |
| BrightStart@Westfield(Y1-2) per term | £16,056 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Tyne and Wear - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Westfield School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Westfield School.
- Turpentyne510m away · Not yet graded
- Rugby Minis NSB560m away · Not yet graded
- Captain Ted's730m away · Not yet graded
- Chill Out Time Childcare @ Wyndham800m away · Not yet graded
- Schools Out Childcare980m away · Not yet graded
- Sport North East (NSB)1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
170 pupils
364 places
194 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
2,560
Applications
2,594
Got 1st preference
79.0%
Got preferred school
93.4%
All secondary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
32.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
170
Total Pupils
1
Boys
169
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westfield School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Westfield School
What are GCSE results like at Westfield School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Westfield School last inspected?
Westfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Westfield School?
Westfield School has around 170 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Westfield School?
Westfield School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Westfield School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Westfield School: Turpentyne (510m away, registered, not yet graded), Rugby Minis NSB (560m away, registered, not yet graded) and Captain Ted's (730m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Westfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westfield School?
Westfield School is at Oakfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)