Wellfield Academy
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524
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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.
Academically, Wellfield Academy’s results are below the local average. Its Progress 8 score of -0.7 is significantly lower than the Lancashire average of -0.11, and the school ranks 10th out of 11 schools in South Ribble on this measure. Attainment 8 sits at 36.5, while the basics measure — pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs — stands at 27.9%, compared with 45.6% at grade 4 or above. The EBacc entry rate is low at 13.2%, and only 4.4% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above. The school’s Progress 8 banding is rated as ‘well below average’, with negative scores across all subject areas: English (-0.72), maths (-0.56), EBacc subjects (-0.75), and open subjects (-0.74). In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement, a grade that reflects the need for improvement in overall effectiveness.
The school offers a range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, music rooms, swimming pool, tennis courts, sports hall, and a chapel. Sports provision includes cricket, gymnastics, rounders, dance, rowing, rugby, and hockey, and there are clubs such as Model UN, chess, coding, science club, and eco club. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. For families considering Wellfield Academy, the data suggests it is a school that is not oversubscribed and serves a challenging intake. The low Progress 8 scores and Requires Improvement rating mean it may suit parents who prioritise proximity or specific facilities like the swimming pool, but those seeking strong academic outcomes or a competitive admissions environment would need to look at higher-performing local options such as Preston Muslim Girls High School or Eden Boys’ School, Preston.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yewlands Drive, Leyland, South Ribble, PR25 2TP |
| Headteacher | James Lewis |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 524 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.70)
2846th of 3,141
Nationally
380th of 445
In North West
10th of 11
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2022/2375% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellfield Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Yewlands Drive, Leyland
South Ribble, PR25 2TP
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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