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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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