Headteacher's Welcome

As Headteacher, it is my privilege to welcome you to Westfield Junior School, where we are dedicated to developing confident, caring achievers.  Our school community is built on the values of resilience, responsibility, respect, teamwork, and self-esteem - qualities we nurture in every pupil to prepare them for lifelong success.

At Westfield Junior School, we understand the unique needs of our pupils, with a significant proportion having Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or receiving SEN support.  We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We believe that everyone is welcome at Westfield Junior School.  We actively educate our pupils to understand, respect, and celebrate diversity, ensuring they appreciate and embrace differences in backgrounds, abilities, beliefs, and identities.  Our approach is firmly rooted in the principles of the Equality Act 2010, which protects characteristics such as race, disability, religion or belief, gender, and more.  We strive to create a culture where discrimination, harassment, and victimisation are not tolerated, and where all pupils feel valued and included.

Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to deliver a broad and enriching curriculum.  We are continually enhancing our wider curriculum by creating more opportunities for high-quality enrichment experiences and structured oracy activities, ensuring that pupils develop strong communication skills across all subjects.

We believe that high-quality teaching and learning are the foundations of pupil achievement.  Our focus on effective marking and feedback, rapid recall of number facts, and raising standards in writing reflects our commitment to academic excellence.  Equally important is our dedication to supporting pupils’ personal development, helping them manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and be ready to learn each day.

We are proud of our school’s warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit.  Whether you are a current parent, prospective family, or visitor, we invite you to explore our website to learn more about life at Westfield Junior School.  Together, we are shaping confident, caring achievers who will make a positive difference in the world.

Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Richard Haltof
Headteacher