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Wellfield Infant and Nursery School

Trafford, M33 5QWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Wellfield Infant and Nursery School

Wellfield Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Trafford for children aged 3 to 7, and it is noticeably oversubscribed. The school has 212 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, meaning it is operating well above its official number. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered 43 places and received 126 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93 applicants per place. All 43 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while demand is high, families who put it first are likely to secure a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools and reflects the relatively affluent local context of Trafford. The school has a nursery provision, so it serves families from the earliest years through to Key Stage 1, and it is mixed-gender with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Sale, Trafford, M33 5QW
HeadteacherJoanne Thirkill
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity212 / 180 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessArt ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: wellfieldinfants.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Wellfield Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.