The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
15.6
28.2 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
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 517
- Capacity
- 54%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mr Ben Smith (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharlton School
Secondary · 858m away
Short Wood Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 967m away
Wrekin View Primary School
Primary · 985m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ercall Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Dothill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wrekin College a selective school?
Yes. Wrekin College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Wrekin College?
Wrekin College currently has 517 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wrekin College take?
Wrekin College caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Wrekin College?
Wrekin College is in Telford, TF1 3BH, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wrekin College have a sixth form?
Yes, Wrekin College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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