Wellfield School is a secondary school in Wingate, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wellfield School currently has around 923 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 38.0% 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.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 7% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | North Road East, Wingate, TS28 5AX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Hammond |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114315 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1011 |
| Number of Pupils: | 923 |
| Number of Boys: | 457 |
| Number of Girls: | 466 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Junior School Moor Lane , TS28 5BA | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate Welfare Park , Wingate TS28 5AN | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wingate Wingate , TS28 5AN | - not rated | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Primary School Church Street , TS28 5AQ | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Primary School Church Street , TS28 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.