The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Steven Worrall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dumber Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Park Road Sale Primary School
Primary · 522m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Forest Park Preparatory School
Independent · 834m away
All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wellfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wellfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellfield Junior School?
Wellfield Junior School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellfield Junior School take?
Wellfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellfield Junior School?
Wellfield Junior School is in Sale, M33 5QX, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellfield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Wellfield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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