Wellfield Academy
School Name: Wellfield Academy Address: Yewlands Drive Town/City: Leyland County: Lancashire Postcode: PR25 2TP Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01772 421303 Website: https://wellfieldacademy.org/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: Endeavour Learning Trust Sponsor: Endeavour Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr Scott Parker
Capacity: 834
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 562 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.9%
- SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
URN: 150434
DfE Number: 888/4033
UKPRN: 10094100
UPRN: 10013244562
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Broadfield (E05010217)
Easting & Northing: 353913E, 422248N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 42.96" N 2° 41' 57.56" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM8W2+47
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Lee Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
- Miss Lauren Bellemey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
- Mrs Rachel Bradshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
- Mr David Brennand - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
- Mr Steven Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
- Mr James Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Hazel Nicholson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
- Mr Scott Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Danielle Russell - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 February 2026.
- Mr David Swanton - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
- Mr Martin Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
- Mrs Megan Wheeler - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
- Mrs Catherine White - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025. Term runs until 31 January 2026.
- Mrs Donna Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.