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Wellfield Academy
Yewlands Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
524
Capacity
834
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.7, this school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in the top 88% of schools in England. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report, which may raise concerns for some parents. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 56%, with 34% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating room for further academic growth.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.7%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.69463, -2.69945 · PR25 2TP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150434
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewellfieldacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wellfield Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Wellfield Academy a good school?
Wellfield Academy scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Wellfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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