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Wellfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 930 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2018. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of New College Durham Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include North Durham Academy and Consett Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Attendance, Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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