Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

About Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is a voluntary aided school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

197 / 210 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England/Methodist

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD

Phone

01282436935

Headteacher

Maria Ellel

Website

www.wellfield.lancs.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School?

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is a voluntary aided school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School have?

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School's Ofsted rating?

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).

How does Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School?

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is located at Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD.