The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,465
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 29.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Parker (Tef Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellingborough School
Independent · Very close
Friars Academy
Academy · 405m away
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 505m away
Refocus
Independent · 627m away
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Primary · 904m away
The Avenue Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery · 1.1km away
Croyland Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wrenn School a selective school?
No. Wrenn School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wrenn School's Ofsted rating?
Wrenn School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wrenn School?
Wrenn School currently has 1,465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wrenn School take?
Wrenn School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wrenn School?
Wrenn School is in Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wrenn School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wrenn School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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