The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Simon Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wollaston School a selective school?
No. Wollaston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wollaston School's Ofsted rating?
Wollaston School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wollaston School?
Wollaston School currently has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wollaston School take?
Wollaston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wollaston School?
Wollaston School is in Wellingborough, NN29 7PH, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wollaston School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wollaston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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