Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
94%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Burnley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Ellel, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 28 in Burnley.
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 0JD |
| Headteacher | Maria Ellel |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1584th of 13,686
Nationally
201st of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wellfield Drive, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 0JD
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