Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear · NE3 4HS
Westfield is a small, coeducational independent day school in Gosforth, Newcastle, serving pupils from age 3 through the sixth form. The school emphasizes intellectual curiosity and academic achievement within a nurturing environment, supported by small class sizes and specialist teaching. As a Round Square member, it pursues a global outlook alongside strong pastoral care and a balanced curriculum rooted in traditional educational values.
- →Small class sizes enabling personalized education tailored to individual strengths
- →Round Square membership offering international perspective and global engagement
- →All-through provision (3–18) with continuity of care on a single six-acre site
- →Accessible location in affluent Gosforth with good public transport links
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in smaller, supportive communities and benefit from specialist subject teaching and pastoral attention; families seeking a rounded, intellectually stimulating education with international breadth.
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Contact & visit
Oakfield Road, Gosforth
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NE3 4HS
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Westfield School?
Day fees at Westfield School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Westfield School?
Westfield School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Westfield School's exam results?
At Westfield School, 7.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 24.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Westfield School a boarding school?
Westfield School is a day school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and does not offer boarding.
What is Westfield School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Westfield School “Good” (2017).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small class sizes and individual attention
✓Nurturing, supportive pastoral environment
✓Specialist teaching from secondary onwards
✓Round Square international perspective and global engagement
✓Safe, happy, inclusive atmosphere
✓Balanced, rounded curriculum with intellectual rigour
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so independent evidence of standards limited
!Relatively small school may offer fewer sports/music/drama facilities than larger independents
!Limited published outcomes data available in public domain