Wellfield Academy
URN: 119723 • Leyland PR25 2TP
Overview
- Name
- Wellfield Academy
- URN
- 119723
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Lewis (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Yewlands Drive, Leyland PR25 2TP
Summary
Wellfield Academy is a mixed community secondary school located in Leyland, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 417 pupils and a capacity of 834. The school is part of the Endeavour Learning Trust and is committed to providing a supportive and challenging educational environment. Wellfield Academy prides itself on its ethos of "Nothing but the Best," ensuring that each student is treated as an individual and is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The curriculum at Wellfield is designed to inspire and engage students while offering excellent pastoral care. The school has recently expanded its offerings, including the opening of the Endeavour Thrive Hub in September 2025, which provides enhanced support for students with Education & Health Care Plans, ensuring they receive a mainstream education alongside tailored interventions.
Wellfield Academy has a strong community spirit, with a focus on building relationships with parents and local families. The school has seen significant growth in student numbers, reflecting its positive reputation within the Leyland community. Overall, Wellfield Academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Wellfield is designed to inspire and engage students while offering excellent pastoral care. The school has recently expanded its offerings, including the opening of the Endeavour Thrive Hub in September 2025, which provides enhanced support for students with Education & Health Care Plans, ensuring they receive a mainstream education alongside tailored interventions.
Wellfield Academy has a strong community spirit, with a focus on building relationships with parents and local families. The school has seen significant growth in student numbers, reflecting its positive reputation within the Leyland community. Overall, Wellfield Academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 834
- Pupils
- 417
- Boys
- 204
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 34.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 417 | 204 | 213 | 834 | 34.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 204 | 213 | 834 | 34.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 329 | 167 | 162 | 834 | 30.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 329 | 167 | 162 | 834 | 30.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 325 | 169 | 156 | 834 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 320 | 170 | 150 | 834 | 27.30 |
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