SchoolScoresWellfield Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Dumber Lane, Sale, M33 5QX
0161 912 3685 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Sale comparisons use the 11 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 61% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 89% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sale. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sale figures pool parents at the Sale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
71% — about the same as the Trafford average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Trafford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Trafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 18.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 12.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 27.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 9.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 18 state primary schools in Sale. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Wellfield Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023
- Park Road Sale Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Park Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- All Saints' Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Firs Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodheys Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wellfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Wellfield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Wellfield Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wellfield Junior School?
84% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wellfield Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106304.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.