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Wellfield Academy

Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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37.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2537.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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