RIP Janet Forsyth
Janet Forsyth, who has worked at Wellfield for thirty years sadly passed away on Friday 22nd January. Janet will be greatly missed by all. Our heartfelt condolences to her family.
GCSE Results 2020 – another outstanding year for Wellfield
We’re incredibly proud of our results this year, which for the fourth year are above average.
78% of our students achieved a grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics. In English 83% of students gained a grade 4 or higher and 62% gained a grade 5 or higher.
The mathematics results were equally impressive with 83% of students gaining a grade 4 or higher and 65% of students gaining a grade 5 or higher. In mathematics ten grade 9s were awarded and in English there were eight grade 9s.
A full analysis of our results will be available on our website once we have the BTEC results.
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“Another brilliant Ofsted report for Wellfield”
L. Rodham, Head Teacher
Key findings in the Ofsted report (direct quotes):
- The headteacher is an experienced and skilful leader. She communicates high aspirations successfully to staff, pupils and parents.
- In 2016/17, Year 11 pupils who left the school made above-average progress overall and in most subjects.
- Exceptional leadership and high-quality teaching in mathematics lead to very strong pupil outcomes.
- Pupils and staff are motivated to ‘Go the extra mile’ which is the school’s motto.
- Relationships between pupils and their teachers are very strong.
- Pupils conduct themselves exceptionally well around the calm and orderly school site.
“The headteacher is an experienced and skilful leader. She communicates
high aspirations successfully to staff, pupils and parents.”
Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize
We are proud to announce that our Maths department were runners up for the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize 2019/20. This is a huge achievement, and we’re sure you’ll agree that…
RIP Paul Hilditch
We have recently heard about the death of Paul Hilditch, who was previously Head of Technology at Wellfield School. Our condolences go to his family.
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RIP Lawrence ‘Max’ Miller
We have heard the sad news that Lawrence ‘Max’ Miller who taught Physics at Wellfield for many years has recently died. Many ex pupils may remember him. Condolences to his…