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Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.0 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
914
Capacity
1,011
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 39% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 2% may indicate limited options for students pursuing a broader curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a solid educational environment with a focus on core subjects.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 2% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.73171, -1.37720 · TS28 5AX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149739
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wellfieldschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellfield School rated by Ofsted?
Wellfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2018.
Is Wellfield School a good school?
Wellfield School scores 54.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wellfield School in GCSEs?
Wellfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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