Penny Field School
URN: 145732 • Leeds LS6 4QD
Overview
- Name
- Penny Field School
- URN
- 145732
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Duffey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01138314222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tongue Lane, Leeds LS6 4QD
Summary
Penny Field School, located in Meanwood, Leeds, is an academy special school catering to learners aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex needs. As part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing tailored education and support to meet the diverse requirements of its 69 pupils, who follow a bespoke curriculum designed to foster their individual growth.
The school features seven classrooms and four care suites, equipped with specialist resources such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, and dedicated outdoor spaces, including a sensory garden and wheelchair-accessible play equipment. This environment is designed to enhance the learning experience and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Penny Field School prides itself on its strong community ethos, with a focus on outstanding safeguarding and communication. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's dedicated staff and the progress their children make, highlighting the importance of collaboration between educators and families in supporting learners with complex needs.
The school features seven classrooms and four care suites, equipped with specialist resources such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, and dedicated outdoor spaces, including a sensory garden and wheelchair-accessible play equipment. This environment is designed to enhance the learning experience and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Penny Field School prides itself on its strong community ethos, with a focus on outstanding safeguarding and communication. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's dedicated staff and the progress their children make, highlighting the importance of collaboration between educators and families in supporting learners with complex needs.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Regional SEND Events (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Educare/Intervener Team (other)
- Nursing Team (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- The Speech and Language Team (other)
- Welcome from the Headteacher (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Northern School of Contemporary Dance (70.2)
- Leeds Christian School of Excellence (61.2)
- West Oaks School (60.9)
- Leeds Arts University (60.2)
- Leeds Beckett University (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 2021-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 70 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 42 | 24 | 62 | 52.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 37 | 24 | 68 | 52.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 37 | 24 | 61 | 52.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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