The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 26 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 914
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 42%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- CONNECT MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louise Colquhoun (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWingate Community Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Wingate Primary School
Primary · 592m away
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Secondary · 2.5km away
Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Deaf Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Shotton Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Shotton Hall School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wellfield School a selective school?
No. Wellfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Wellfield School?
Wellfield School currently has 914 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellfield School take?
Wellfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wellfield School?
Wellfield School is in Wingate, TS28 5AX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellfield School have a sixth form?
No, Wellfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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