Projects

Westfield Primary School

Completed: 2026
Location: York
Region: Yorkshire & The Humber
Other local partners: Aviva York Place Task Force

About the project

What does this community space/venue do?

Westfield Primary Community School serves Acomb in the West of the City of York. I am privileged to lead such a wonderful school where our school community works in partnership to be able to ensure that children really do come first.

Westfield is a vibrant place to work with a talented staff team who work together to ensure our children achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe positive relationships, working with our parents and links with our community are key to the success of our school. We are ambitious for our children and we strive to develop a positive mind set where all children believe that anything is possible. Staff work creatively to deliver a meaningful curriculum, nurture all of our children and inspire a love of learning through their dedication and kindness.

What is VIY doing?
VIY will be delivering an outdoor improvement project at Westfield Primary School focused on enhancing the school’s outdoor learning and wellbeing spaces. The project will include the construction of a dedicated seating area to provide pupils and staff with a safe, welcoming space for learning, socialising, and reflection. VIY will also install planters to encourage hands-on engagement with nature and gardening, alongside the creation of rain pods designed to support sustainability and environmental education by collecting rainwater for reuse within the school grounds.
What will be the impact of our project?
The project will create a more inclusive, engaging, and environmentally conscious outdoor space for the school community. Pupils will benefit from improved opportunities for outdoor learning, social interaction, and wellbeing, while also gaining practical exposure to sustainability through the use of planters and rain pods. The new facilities will support curriculum activities, promote environmental responsibility, and provide long-lasting resources that enhance the school environment for both current and future students.
Project contact: shaid@teamviy.com