Do you have an entrance exam? My daughter is 10 (Year 6) and is shy and does not function well in interview or test situations.
The 11+ entrance and scholarship examination takes place in January of each year for entry for the following September. Westfield takes pride in bringing out the best in all our pupils, whatever their strengths and weaknesses. Please contact school to discuss the examination and interview for your daughter.
At what age do the children start to go on Round Square exchanges, conferences and visits?
Children can join in Round Square activities from Year 6 or 7 onwards and participate up to and including their A Level year.
For girls in Junior House there are activity camps, a summer residential for the whole of Key Stage 2 and the opportunity to apply for a place at a CISV (Children's International Summer Village) which are aimed at 11-12 year olds.
If my child moves between key years in her education e.g between GCSE and Sixth Form, does the term's notice still have to be in place even though the Sixth Form is a different part of the school?
Yes, a full term's notice in writing is required if your daughter will be leaving at the end of a year, whatever year group she is in.
When are the next scholarship examinations for 11+?
The 11+ entrance and scholarship examinations will take place on Thursday 14th January 2021. Please contact the school office for further details 0191 255 3980 or email westfield@westfield.newcastle.sch.uk
My daughter is currently in Year 9 at a state school. is it possible to apply for a scholarship for her entering year ten?.
Scholarships are awarded at 11+ entrance in Year 7, 13+ to start Year 9 and at Sixth Form entrance in Year 12. Scholarships are not offered to girls in Year 10 although it may be possible to apply for a bursary in cases of hardship.
Have you got an open day planned at the Senior House in the next few months?
The next open day is scheduled for Saturday 3rd October 2020 from 10.00 am to 12.00pm
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school before that date, please telephone Mrs Jokelson on 0191 255 3980.
Do you offer a sports scholorship?
16+ and 11+ Sports Scholarship are available for entry into the Sixth Form and Upper 3 (Year 7). Please contact Mrs Jokelson in the School Office on 0191 255 3980 for further information.
My daughter is thinking of joining your school but it would be in the middle of the school year. Would that be a problem?
We are happy to welcome girls to join us at any point through the school year. Our dedicated and welcoming staff will ensure that she is supported to settle in quickly and catch up on any missing work.
Please contact the school office for further details. 0191 255 3980.