The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.7
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 524
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 34.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Lewis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Yewlands Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Northbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 310m away
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 627m away
Woodlea Junior School
Primary · 679m away
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 870m away
Academy@Worden
Secondary · 882m away
Leyland Methodist Junior School
Primary · 894m away
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Primary · 894m away
Questions parents ask
Is Wellfield Academy a selective school?
No. Wellfield Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Wellfield Academy?
Wellfield Academy currently has 524 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellfield Academy take?
Wellfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wellfield Academy?
Wellfield Academy is in Leyland, PR25 2TP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wellfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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