Motto | From good to great |
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Type | Community Comprehensive |
Headteacher | Ms Emma P Aylesbury |
Deputy Headteacher | Mr Tom Murphy |
Chair of Governors | Mr Chris Miller |
Specialism | Technology |
Location | Tolpits Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6NS England |
Local authority | Hertfordshire |
DfE URN | 117532 |
Ofsted | Reports |
Students | 1202 |
Gender | Mixed |
Ages | 11–18 |
Houses | WEST and FIL (do not mix until year 10) |
Colours | Royal Blue Black |
Website | www.westfield.herts.sch.uk |
Westfield Community Technology College is a secondary school for students aged 11–18, situated in the heart of the Holywell Estate (West Watford, England). Westfield currently has around 1300 pupils of different nationalities. Westfield prides itself on its diversity and the positive impact it has on the pupils.
Westfield is a good school with outstanding potential, according the last Ofsted report.[1] The 2007–2008 year saw Westfield achieve their highest GCSE success rate with 65% of pupils achieving five or more A*–C grades.[2]
Westfield provides leisure facilities to the public. The leisure facilities were opened in September 2004 and were originally run by Watford Borough Council. In August 2007, Fusion lifestyle took over the contract. Westfield Community Education continue to provide opportunities to those who want to increase their qualifications.
Westfield also have close links with Watford Football Club. They also have links with the local primary schools, St Anthony's, Holywell and Laurence Haines. Westfield is also the home ground and base of Gadeside Rangers Football Club.