Wellingborough School
Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands · NN8 2BX
An all-through independent school taking pupils from age three to nineteen, Wellingborough School sits within the Church of England tradition and educates around 700 children in total. Its day-school model runs from early years to a sixth form of roughly 154 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent" at its most recent inspection, with personal development singled out at the same level and all compliance standards met. Mr Simon Hawkes leads the school.
700
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Pupils
- 700
- Location
- Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands
- Website
- www.wellingboroughschool.org
- Telephone
- 01933 222427
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr. Simon Hawkes
Latest results
Attainment 8
26.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch older students and support university applications. The ISI's "excellent" judgement points to strong teaching and learning, though families should note that the published Attainment 8 figure of 26.6 sits well below the national average of 46.9 and the reported grade 5+ measure in English and Maths is recorded at 0%. As with many independent schools, these government headline figures may not reflect the full cohort or the qualifications actually sat, so it is worth discussing results directly with the school.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 154
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
The last word
A medium-sized C of E day school offering a continuous journey from nursery to sixth form, rated "excellent" by the ISI for both education and personal development.
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Wellingborough School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wellingborough School located?
Wellingborough School is located at London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX.
What type of school is Wellingborough School?
Wellingborough School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Wellingborough School?
Wellingborough School has approximately 700 pupils on roll.
What is Wellingborough School's inspection rating?
Wellingborough School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.