Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School — Primary School in Burnley

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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Burnley, BB12 0JD

197 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

17.80% FSM %

89 Boys

108 Girls

About Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Burnley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Church of England/Methodist character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Maria Ellel.

Information on Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency	Burnley
Ward	Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England/Methodist
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078122
URN	119492
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Chloe Moretta	Chair of Governors	11/03/2023	10/03/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Hugh Burkinshaw	Governor	28/05/2024	27/05/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Zoe Collinson	Governor	05/11/2024	04/11/2028	Elected by parents
Jill Dugdale	Governor	25/09/2023	24/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Maria Ellel	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Marcia Gore	Governor	25/04/2024	24/04/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Vikki Hall	Governor	04/10/2021	03/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Father Charlie Hill	Governor	16/01/2019	15/01/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Revd Richard Ormrod	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Melanie Potts	Governor	19/03/2024	18/03/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Stephanie Reid	Governor	11/12/2017	10/12/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Margaret Rogerson	Governor	25/09/2023	24/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)