Westfield School, Newcastle upon Tyne

Miss Ellen Bicknell's Parents' National Education Union School, situated at 1 and 3 Westfield Grove, Gosforth, was purchased and became the Junior House.

In 2017, the Ashfield Towers site was sold and a new science block built on the footprint of the gardeners sheds and workshops.

The old science wing was converted into custom designed premises for the Junior House who moved in in September 2019.

There are also opportunities for younger students to participate in Junior Round Square conferences aimed specifically at their own age groups and usually held in the UK or Europe.

Most recently, Westfield hosted a Junior Adventure conference in June 2024 with attendance from12 schools from 9 countries, 4 continents and across 11 time zones.

Challenge days are held at least termly to encourage teamwork and leadership development; public speaking and problem solving; learning how to fail and bounce back – all crucial skills for future education and employment.

Girls are encouraged to remain physically active and elite sportswomen (most recently from golf, gymnastics, sailing, etc.)