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Wellfield Academy

South Ribble, PR25 2TPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.70
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,846
of 3,141 nationally

About Wellfield Academy

Wellfield Academy is a mixed secondary state school in South Ribble, Lancashire, for pupils aged 11 to 16. With 524 pupils on roll, the school operates below its capacity, and the local authority context suggests it is not oversubscribed — the school ranks 72nd out of 90 similar schools in Lancashire on Progress 8, indicating a relatively low level of local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not specified in the data, but the school’s intake sits within a borough where the average Progress 8 score is -0.11, slightly below the national average. The school’s own Progress 8 score of -0.7 places it well below average nationally, and its ranking in the bottom 50% of schools nationally (2846th out of 3141) signals that it serves a cohort with significant challenges. The headteacher, James Lewis, leads a school where the pupil body is likely to include a higher-than-average proportion of disadvantaged students, given the local context and the school’s performance profile.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYewlands Drive, Leyland, South Ribble, PR25 2TP
HeadteacherJames Lewis
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils524

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Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketGymnasticsRoundersDanceRowingRugbyHockey

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsChessCodingScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: wellfieldacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellfield Academy

Wellfield Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.