The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.6
17.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 800
- Capacity
- 84%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Simon Hawkes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWrenn School
Secondary · Very close
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 366m away
Friars Academy
Academy · 473m away
Refocus
Independent · 510m away
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Primary · 815m away
The Avenue Infant School
Primary · 966m away
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery · 1.1km away
Victoria Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wellingborough School?
Wellingborough School currently has 800 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellingborough School take?
Wellingborough School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Wellingborough School?
Wellingborough School is in Wellingborough, NN8 2BX, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellingborough School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wellingborough School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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