- Location
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Age range
- 3–18
- Attendance
- Day school
About Westfield School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Westfield School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on...
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Westfield aims to provide a high standard of education to each child, giving them a sense of worth, whatever their individual strengths and qualities.
Westfield is a small, but mighty independent day school for up to 300 boys and girls situated in the heart of Gosforth, a pleasant residential suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne with good access to public transport. 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.
Westfield is totally committed to producing happy, self-confident, well-balanced young individuals, international in their outlook and ready to face a world full of opportunity and adventure.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded in 1960
- Christian foundation
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 3–18
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- Christian
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- STEM
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- Round Square
Supporting school records
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- Headteacher / principal
- Neil Walker
- Founded
- 1960
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 189
- Girls
- 189 · 100%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 41 · 21.69%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 10 · 5.29%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- -0.38 (Below Average)
- Average grade
- C
- AAB percentage
- 7.70%
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Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £4,794 – £8,706 |
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What type of school is Westfield School?
Westfield School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Tyne and Wear. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Westfield School?
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What are the fees at Westfield School?
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Fees for Westfield School vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £4,794–£8,706.
Is Westfield School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Westfield School can attend as day.
Is Westfield School selective?
Westfield School follows a non-selective admissions process, which may include interviews or entrance assessments.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Oakfield Road, Gosforth
- Town / locality
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- County
- Tyne and Wear
- Region
- North East
- Postcode
- NE3 4HS
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Enquire about this schoolView the school locationOakfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE3 4HSSchoolscout directory record ·
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