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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Burnley, BB12 0JDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1584 of 13,686 nationally

About Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School in Burnley has turned a corner academically, earning a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023 after being judged Requires Improvement in 2020. The school’s strongest exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which sits at 80% — well above the Lancashire local authority average of 60%. That places Wellfield second out of 28 primary schools in Burnley and in the top 10% nationally. Individual subject scores are solid too: 87% of pupils hit the expected standard in both reading and maths, with average scores of 106 and 108 respectively. The school also outperforms the LA average on higher-standard attainment, with 43% of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading and 40% in maths.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Methodist
AddressWellfield Drive, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 0JD
HeadteacherMaria Ellel
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity197 / 210 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm ClubBook ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:15-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: wellfield.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.