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Westfield Academy

Academy converter · Watford · WD18 6NS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,331

Local authority

Hertfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Watford, Hertfordshire, 1,331 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.9%.

Open schools in Watford
52
Secondary schools in Watford
6
Academies among open schools in Watford
37% (19)
Open schools in WD18
12
Secondary in WD18
3
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WatfordNear WD18

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140049

Location

Address
Tolpits Lane
Postcode
WD18 6NS
Town
Watford
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Watford
Constituency
Watford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,331
Boys / girls
675 / 656
School capacity
1,600
Capacity fill
1,331 / 1,600 (83%)
Free school meals
26.9%
FSM pupils
315
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WESTFIELD ACADEMY
Academy trust
WESTFIELD ACADEMY

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Tim Body
Telephone
01923231560
Website
www.westfield.herts.sch.uk

Official links