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Wellingborough School

Other independent school · Wellingborough, NN8 2BX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#527 of 2,536

Better than 79% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils699
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr Simon Hawkes
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Opened01 Jan 1920
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 122131.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.28.343.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%40.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4104--

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 schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.38.86, better than England, better than North Northamptonshire32.7235
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels37.88, better than England, better than North Northamptonshire34.3235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better18.2%, similar to England, better than North Northamptonshire13.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.01, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study94--
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 pupils699
Girls283
Boys416
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.86
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

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.85.7%
Higher education61.4%
Employment17.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.6%
Apprenticeship2.9%
Further education1.4%

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 Wellingborough School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryWrenn SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints CEVA Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableRefocusOther independent school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryPark Junior School, WellingboroughAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryThe Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Barnabas Church of England SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miNurseryCroyland Nursery School & Day NurseryLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryVictoria Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryCroyland Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.7 miNurseryHighfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Wellingborough School

How does Wellingborough School rank in England?

Wellingborough School ranks 527 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 79% of schools).

What are Wellingborough School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Wellingborough School was B, and 18.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Wellingborough School?

Wellingborough School has 699 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Wellingborough School have a sixth form?

Yes, Wellingborough School 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.