The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.3
13.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.34
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 251 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,507
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- WELLINGTON SCHOOL
- Head
- Stuart Beeley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForest School
Independent · Very close
Willows Primary School
Primary · 394m away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Pictor School
Special school · 720m away
Pictor Academy
Academy · 720m away
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Pupil referral unit · 747m away
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Secondary · 833m away
Navigation Primary School
Primary · 908m away
Questions parents ask
Is Wellington School a selective school?
No. Wellington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wellington School's Ofsted rating?
Wellington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellington School?
Wellington School currently has 1,507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellington School take?
Wellington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wellington School?
Wellington School is in Altrincham, WA15 7RH, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wellington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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