School Newsletter

23.01.26

Good afternoon,

As we come to the end of another busy and productive period in school, I would like to thank you for your continued support and engagement with our school community.

This week, the school was inspected by Ofsted, there was a team of five inspectors. There is a new Ofsted inspection process in place from November 2025, and we are among the first schools to be inspected in this new process. The following video explains the changes New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents

I would like to thank our staff and children for the calm, professionalism and positivity they demonstrated throughout the process. Inspectors spent time in lessons, speaking with leaders, children and staff, and gaining a broader understanding of daily life at our school. In a short assembly this week, I have thanked the children for their good behaviour overall and will do the same as I meet them going around school.

Thank you to all parents or carers who responded to the Ofsted survey online. We now await the published outcome of the inspection, until then it is confidential.

It was also a pleasure to welcome so many parents and carers into school for our Year 9 Parents’ Evening. This event plays an important role in supporting students as they consider their option choices for study in Years 10 and 11, and it was encouraging to see such positive and purposeful conversations focused on helping students make informed decisions about the next stage of their education.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to sharing further updates with you in due course and to continuing our work together to secure the very best outcomes for all our students.

Information for Parents/Carers of all years

Year 11 Mock Examinations

As we prepare for the upcoming Year 11 mock examinations, please attached the mock exam timetable.

Students will receive a generic timetable in school, providing an overview of the full exam schedule. A personalised timetable, which will include each student’s individual exam entries and seating information, will be issued by the end of the month.

Please take the time to review the timetable and begin planning revision accordingly. If you have any questions or need further support, feel free to contact the exams office on exams@westfield.chorustrust.org

SEND Support Event

Sheffield Grand Mosque and Sheffield Parent Carer Forum are hosting a SEND support event at the Grand Mosque on Grimesthorpe Road, Sheffield, on 30 January 2026, from 11am–2pm.

Families will have the opportunity to meet with up to 20 local services, including, Sheffield Parent Carer Forum, Ryegate OT and Sensory Team, Eating Disorders Team, Community Continence Team, Family Action, SSENDIAS, and more. The event aims to support families who may be struggling to meet their children’s SEND needs by offering advice, signposting, and practical support in one accessible place.

All are welcome and there is no need to book.

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Our Students Take the Stage in We Will Rock You

We are excited to share that several of our talented students will be participating in an upcoming performance of We Will Rock You, the electrifying musical featuring the iconic songs of Queen.

The flyer below includes full details of the performance, including dates, times, and venue information. We encourage families, friends, and members of our wider community to come along and show their support for our students as they take to the stage in this unforgettable show.

Being involved in a large-scale musical production like We Will Rock You provides our students with invaluable experience, helping them build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while doing something they love. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication!

Picture of a flyer of the We Will Rock You performance

Higher Education Progression Partnership Free Virtual Events

Student Finance - Thursday 12 February 2026 at 17:00 – 17:45

A free virtual event will be delivered by Student Finance England to explain how student finance works for higher education. It is a session that will provide up to date information for parents, carers and supporters to find out more and to answer any questions you have.

We will give you the facts on:

how much money students can receive as a loan or non-repayable bursary/ scholarship
the extra financial support they may be eligible for
repayments
and explain how finance isn’t a barrier to higher education.

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Student Finance

DSA decoded: The support you didn’t know you could have - Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 17:00 – 18:00

A free virtual session to help understand the financial support available to a disabled student at higher education. This session will provide information on:

what Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) is.
what forms you need to complete and how to do that.
the support provided for disabled students at higher education institutions.
take part in a Q & A session with current disabled students
find out why it is important to start the DSA process early to make sure all the support is in place for when the individual starts their higher education journey.

It is never too early to start. Come along to the sessions to find out more.

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Disabled Student Allowance

Good news stories

Capa College Visit

On Tuesday, over 60 pupils from Years 8–11 took part in an exciting Musical Theatre dance workshop led by Capa College. Pupils had the opportunity to work alongside second-year college students and teachers with professional theatre experience, learning dynamic choreography, lyrics, and vocal harmonies.

The day concluded with an outstanding performance of excerpts from Capa College’s We Will Rock You, followed by a Q&A session with our pupils. This event marks the beginning of what promises to be a highly exciting partnership between Westfield School and Capa College. Our students’ behaviour was exemplary throughout the day, and they proudly showcased the exceptional talent within our school.

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Family of Schools Gymnastics Event

Last Thursday, 14 of our Sports Leaders successfully planned, organised and delivered the annual Key Steps Gymnastics event for Key Stage 2 pupils at Westfield.

Schools from across our Family of Schools joined us for the event, with each showcasing their talented pupils as they performed a gymnastics floor routine in front of a panel of judges made up of our Sports Leaders.

Every participant was given the opportunity to practise the routine beforehand, receiving guidance, support and encouragement from the Sports Leaders before performing their routine twice for the judges.

Parents, carers, teachers and helpers were encouraged to attend, helping to create a fantastic atmosphere as they cheered on all those taking part. The event ran smoothly from start to finish, and every student involved performed brilliantly, demonstrating confidence, determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout.

Sports Leaders Excel at the European Figure Skating Championships

On Friday 16 January, six of our Sports Leaders, who had been inducted into the Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders (SAYLS) the previous month, were given their first opportunity to represent both Westfield and the SAYLS team at the European Figure Skating Championships, held at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Throughout the day, our Sports Leaders took on a range of responsibilities, including selling event merchandise and meeting influential figures from both the city and national sporting community. These included the Minister for Sport, the Sheffield Ambassador for Sport, and two GB Figure Skating athletes who went on to compete in the championships that weekend.

This valuable experience allowed our students to volunteer at a major international sporting event, helping them to understand the importance of effective leadership, communication and organisation in the wider world of sport. It also provided an exciting opportunity for the leaders to ask insightful questions and learn directly from individuals who play a key role in promoting and supporting sport at all levels.

We hope the six Sports Leaders thoroughly enjoyed their day at this prestigious event, gaining a greater insight into event management and developing key skills that will be transferable and beneficial throughout their lives.