Wellington School
Wellington, Somerset, South West · TA21 8NT
A co-educational independent school for ages 3 to 18, Wellington School combines day and boarding provision under a Christian ethos in Wellington, Somerset. Around 618 pupils are on roll, with a comfortable pupil-to-teacher ratio of 15 and a sixth form of 167. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and found all compliance requirements met. With a notable proportion of pupils receiving SEN support, the school sets out to accommodate a broad range of learners.
618
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,250
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 618
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Wellington, Somerset, South West
- Website
- www.wellington-school.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01823 668800
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Dr Alex Battison
Latest results
Attainment 8
27.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
34%
A-level A*-A
17%
A-level A*-B
34%
Teaching & academics
A wide curriculum runs through GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with languages extending to French, Latin, German, Spanish and Chinese. At A-level, 17% of entries reached A*-A and 34% A*-B, while 34% of GCSE grades fell in the 9-7 range. Parents should weigh the headline measures carefully: the school's Attainment 8 score of 27.7 sits well below the national average of 46.9, a figure shaped in part by the school's mixed intake and SEN profile.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 167
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.35%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with rugby, hockey, cricket and tennis forming the backbone of the programme. Scholarships span academic, music, sport, art, drama and performing arts, signalling genuine breadth beyond the classroom. Boarding adds a fuller, week-round dimension to school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Students in years 7 and 8 will not use phones in class. They can check phones between 3.45pm to 4pm only to check messages or call home. Mobile phones, headphones or other portable devices cannot be used in school except in the following circumstances: Year 9 to upper sixth only, in class when under the instruction of a teacher where it is being used for educational purposes; in the café when using Apple Pay only. Any students using their phone around school will have it confiscated.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,732 - £26,250
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,100 - £48,300
Usual bursary scheme available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 March 2023
The last word
A long-established all-through school for families who value boarding options, a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care, with day fees from around £21,732 and bursaries available.
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Wellington School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wellington School located?
Wellington School is located at South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT.
What type of school is Wellington School?
Wellington School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Wellington School?
Wellington School has approximately 618 pupils on roll.
What is Wellington School's inspection rating?
Wellington School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.