Wellfield Infant and Nursery School, based in Sale, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wellfield Infant and Nursery School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.1% boys and 43.9% girls. Around 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Lane, Sale, M33 5QW |
| Website: | http://www.wellfieldinfants.com |
| Telephone: | 01619621828 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Trafford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Thirkill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106313 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 212 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.70% | 171 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Sale Primary School Park Road , M33 6HR | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Primary School Abbey Road , M33 6HT | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale West Secondary School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Boys' Grammar School Moss Lane , The Avenue M33 4NA | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sale Girls' Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel School Glebelands Road , M33 1PB | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Urban Road , M33 7TU | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.