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Wellfield Academy

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Wellfield Academy

Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
524
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.9%
Attainment 8
37.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.5%
Basics 9-5
33.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.6%
EBacc APS
3.27
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.8%
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About Wellfield Academy

Wellfield Academy is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. The school has around 524 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wellfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Wellfield Academy)
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Wellfield Academy)
  4. Sept 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Wellfield Academy)
  5. May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Wellfield Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wellfield Academy

What is Wellfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wellfield Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Wellfield Academy's latest exam results?
Wellfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wellfield Academy located?
Wellfield Academy is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire (PR25 2TP).
How many pupils attend Wellfield Academy?
Wellfield Academy has around 524 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wellfield Academy with other schools?
View Wellfield Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.