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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Wellingborough School is a private secondary-stage school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Wellingborough School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
A 1595 foundation gives Wellingborough School an unusually long view of education, but its present shape is firmly all-through and forward-looking. Nursery, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form serve ages 3 to 19 in a co-educational, non-boarding route on London Road. Resilience, responsibility and respect provide the stated values.
The historic setting has a practical role in everyday life. Academic, artistic and athletic facilities support pupils as they discover interests and grow in confidence, while a warm account of community links pupils, staff and parents. The result is a long-established community using its resources for present learning.
Nursery and Prep provide the early foundation, the Senior School serves ages 11 to 16, and the Sixth Form offers a friendly, aspirational setting for ages 16 to 18. Several entry points are available across the journey, while the senior phase keeps its own character within the wider all-through structure.
Sport, science, art, trips and community activity extend learning beyond lessons, with pupils taking part in museum visits, coding activities and outdoor challenges. In 2025, 54% of GCSE grades were 7 or above. Wellingborough's character rests on the meeting of old and new, curiosity, character and participation.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 26.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 18.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with North Northamptonshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 26.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.18
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with North Northamptonshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Hawkes
- Pupil roll
- 699 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
- Postcode
- NN8 2BX
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Hawkes
School contact
- School phone
- 01933222427
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01933 222427
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry
By the end of October 2026
Entry year: 2027. The published bursary deadline is not tied to a named entry route.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 26.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.18 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 18.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.86 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 14 January 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 14 January 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Wellingborough School handle admissions?
Wellingborough School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Wellingborough School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Wellingborough School?
Bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry: By the end of October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Wellingborough School?
Wellingborough School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 14 January 2025.