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Wellington College

Other independent school · RG45 7PU

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#124 of 2,536

Better than 95% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages12 to 19
Pupils1,170
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr James Dahl
Local authorityBracknell Forest
Opened01 Jan 1921
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110125.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBracknell ForestEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.17.847.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%68.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%48.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%14.6%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%64.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4234--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBracknell ForestEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.38, better than England, better than Bracknell Forest33.0235
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels46.25, better than England, better than Bracknell Forest34.4135.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better42.5%, better than England, better than Bracknell Forest16.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study242--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,170
Girls571
Boys599
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.365
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.74.8%
Higher education56.5%
Employment11.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.8%
Further education0.4%
Apprenticeship0.4%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Wellington College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryEdgbarrow SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryNew Scotland Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableOur Lady's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miNot applicableWellington College PrepOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryCrowthorne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryOaklands Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryOaklands Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryWildmoor Heath SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary School, SandhurstAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryHatch Ride Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Wellington College

How does Wellington College rank in England?

Wellington College ranks 124 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).

What are Wellington College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Wellington College was A-, and 42.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Wellington College?

Wellington College has 1,170 pupils aged 12 to 19.

Does Wellington College have a sixth form?

Yes, Wellington College teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.