Wellington College
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, South East · RG45 7PU
A large co-educational boarding and day school in Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, Wellington College combines a Church of England character with a strikingly generous staffing model: a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around six to one across some 1,180 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. Entry is available at 11, with the main intake taking pupils from 13 through to 18, and a sizeable sixth form of more than 530. Scholarships span academic, music, sport, art, dance and drama, reflecting the breadth of what the school values.
1,180
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£45,750
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, South East
- Website
- https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01344 444000
Headteacher
Master James Dahl
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
87%
A-level A*-A
59%
A-level A*-B
86%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong across the board, with 87% of GCSE entries graded 9-7 and, at A-level, 59% reaching A*-A and 86% A*-B. The curriculum is wide and ambitious, offering GCSE, A-level, the IB and the EPQ, alongside an unusually rich language programme that includes French, Spanish, German, Russian and Chinese. Popular subjects range from Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics to Latin, History and Economics, and the GCSE menu extends to Classical Greek, Ancient History and Chinese. Families looking for an academic environment with real subject choice will find plenty to consider.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 536
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0.18%
- EHC plans
- 28.82%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with rugby, hockey, cricket and football joined by golf, rackets, tennis and triathlon. The arts are equally well served, evidenced by scholarships in music, art, dance and drama and the prominence of creative subjects at GCSE. This is a school where talents beyond the classroom are taken seriously.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Graded approach to allowing access to mobile devices. Devices must remain private and not visible in public places. Must be kept on silent or switched off when moving around campus. Third, fourth and fifth form pupils have curtailed use during school day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £45,750
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £62,250
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 September 2025
The last word
Wellington College offers academic breadth, an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio and excellent inspection judgements - at fees of up to £45,750 for day places and £62,250 for boarding.
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Wellington College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wellington College located?
Wellington College is located at Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU.
What type of school is Wellington College?
Wellington College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Wellington College?
Wellington College has approximately 1,180 pupils on roll.
What is Wellington College's inspection rating?
Wellington College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 16 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.