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Wellfield Academy

Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP
Part of: ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wellfield Academy
Leyland, PR25 2TP
524 Pupils
834 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
34.90% FSM %
267 Boys
257 Girls
About Wellfield Academy

Wellfield Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 524 pupils on roll. School capacity: 834. Current headteacher: James Lewis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District South Ribble
Parliamentary Constituency South Ribble
Ward Broadfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-12-2023
UKPRN 10094100
URN 150434
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Hazel Nicholson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2023 16/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Danielle Russell Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/02/2026 — N/A
Mrs Catherine White Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2025 31/01/2026 N/A
Mr Lee Bailey Local Governor 11/03/2026 10/03/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Lauren Bellemey Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Rachel Bradshaw Local Governor 28/10/2024 27/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr David Brennand Local Governor 01/12/2023 27/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Gillian Candlish Local Governor 21/03/2024 08/09/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr Steven Holland Local Governor 14/02/2024 20/11/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr James Lewis Local Governor 15/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nichola Sanderson Local Governor 01/12/2023 21/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Swanton Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
0.15 km • Leyland
Other
Northbrook Primary Academy
0.31 km • Leyland
Other
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
0.63 km • Preston
Other
Woodlea Junior School
0.68 km • Leyland
Other
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
0.87 km • Leyland
Other
Academy@Worden
0.88 km • Leyland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wellfield Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leyland, Lancashire.
Wellfield Academy has 524 pupils, with a capacity of 834.
Wellfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Wellfield Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Wellfield Academy is Mr James Lewis.
Wellfield Academy is at Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Wellfield Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Wellfield Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Lewis
Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP
01772421303
wellfieldacademy.org/
Location
PR25 2TP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150434
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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