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Wellington School

Other independent school · Wellington, TA21 8NT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#880 of 2,536

Better than 65% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 20
Pupils776
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Alex Battison
Local authoritySomerset
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123930.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.26.843.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%39.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4125--

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 schoolSomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.2, similar to England, better than Somerset33.8135
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.72, similar to England, better than Somerset34.1535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better22.2%, better than England, better than Somerset12.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.29, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study78--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

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 pupils776
Girls350
Boys426
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.189
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

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.85.4%
Higher education72%
Employment9.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.4%
Further education1.2%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Wellington School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWellesley Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBeech Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryCourt Fields SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryIsambard Kingdom Brunel Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.9 miPrimaryRockwell Green Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Wellington School

How does Wellington School rank in England?

Wellington School ranks 880 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 65% of schools).

What are Wellington School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Wellington School was B-, and 22.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Wellington School?

Wellington School has 776 pupils aged 2 to 20.

Does Wellington School have a sixth form?

Yes, Wellington School teaches students up to age 20.

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.