Wellfield School

A good academy converter school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wellfield School.

Wingate, TS285AX Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 73.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 June 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Road East
Wingate, TS285AX
Phone
1429838783
Website
wellfieldschool.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149739
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
North Road East, Wingate, TS28 5AX
Website
www.wellfieldschool.net
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,011 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
912
Free School Meals
40.7% (371 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.1 (+21.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
152
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
912 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We GO the Extra Mile."

Respectful Ambitious Collaborative Inclusive Resilient

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Louise Colquhoun welcomes you to Wellfield School, emphasising the motto 'We GO the Extra Mile,' with a vision of educational excellence and holistic development, guided by the 3 Cs: Clarity, Consistency and Communication.

Facilities

Full-size sports hall Outdoor pitches Fitness suite Arts studios Music rooms Performance spaces Interactive whiteboards in classrooms Robust IT support

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions administered by Durham County Council; In-Year admissions use NCDAT In-Year Admission Form; Admissions Policy is available on the Policies page.

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