The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Maria Ellel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhittlefield Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Ightenhill Nursery School
Nursery · 927m away
Burnley College
16 plus · 982m away
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Linkway House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Lincoln House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Taywood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School's Ofsted rating?
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School?
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School take?
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School?
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is in Burnley, BB12 0JD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School have a sixth form?
No, Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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