Open Special Mixed

Westfield School

Highfield Road, Bourne End, SL8 5BE
80 Pupils
86 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
37.50% FSM %
66 Boys
14 Girls
About Westfield School

Westfield School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 80 pupils on roll. School capacity: 86. Current headteacher: Tara Deakes.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Buckinghamshire
Region South East
Administrative District Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary Constituency Beaconsfield
Ward Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-1996
UKPRN 10076689
URN 131933
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mike Ware Chair of Governors 19/04/2021 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Aysha Ahmed Governor 19/05/2021 18/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Aysha Ahmed Governor 19/05/2021 19/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Laura Air Governor 24/02/2026 23/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Erin Clare Governor 21/10/2025 02/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tara Deakes Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ben Halder Governor 18/04/2024 17/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew Howard Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Howlett Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Emma Newell Governor 30/09/2024 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Neil Strain Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Ware Governor 18/03/2014 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Westfield School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
Westfield School has 80 pupils, with a capacity of 86.
Westfield School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Westfield School is Ms Tara Deakes.
Westfield School is at Highfield Road, Bourne End, SL8 5BE, in the Buckinghamshire local authority, South East.
Westfield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Tara Deakes
Highfield Road, Bourne End, SL8 5BE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131933
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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