Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Burnley, BB12 0JD · Lancashire · primary school
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121st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.9/10 against 3,892 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-12.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Recorder Club and Choir, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Overview
This inspection found that Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School provides a “nurturing environment” where pupils are “happy” and feel “secure.” The school has successfully improved its quality of education following a period of change, delivering an “ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum” that supports high academic expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum underpinned by the values of “faith, hope and love,” fostering “harmonious relationships” and kindness.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge, and most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “achieve well.”
- The school promotes a “love of reading,” with most early years and Key Stage 1 pupils gaining “secure knowledge of phonics.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with “low-level disruption” being rare and pupils demonstrating “positive attitudes to learning.”
- Governors effectively use their expertise to challenge leaders, while the school remains “considerate of staff’s workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils lack opportunities to “recap and consolidate their learning,” leading to unchecked gaps in subject vocabulary.
- A small number of pupils are not supported sufficiently to “catch up in phonics,” hindering their development into fluent readers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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