MixedIndependentBoarding

Wrekin College

Telford, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands · TF1 3BH

Founded in 1880, Wrekin College is a co-educational independent school in Telford with a Christian character and both day and boarding provision. With 514 pupils, including 153 in the sixth form, it sits in the medium-size band and offers a broad curriculum spanning GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ. Boarding runs alongside day places, and the school admits at 11 with a formal 11+ entry point. A wide scholarship programme and means-tested bursaries open routes for families across academic and creative talents.

514

Pupils

£24,570

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 514
Location: Telford, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands
Website: http://www.wrekincollege.com/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Simon Platford MBE and Benjamin Smith

Latest results

Attainment 8

15.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

37%

A-level A*-A

23%

A-level A*-B

47%

Teaching & academics

The reported published attainment figures are notably low against national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 of 15.6 against a national average of 46.9, so parents will want to discuss recent results directly with the school. At GCSE, 37% of grades were 9-7, while at A-level 23% were graded A*-A and 47% A*-B. Popular sixth-form choices include Psychology, Mathematics, History and English Literature, and the EPQ and BTEC options widen the academic offer.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 153

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyMathematicsHistoryEnglish LiteraturePhysical Education

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 0%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicAll-rounderSportMusicDramaArtDesign/DTDancePerforming Arts

Popular GCSE subjects

Business StudiesPhysical EducationGeographyHistoryArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

NetballRugbyCricket

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a clear strength, with netball, rugby and cricket among the main games, and scholarships recognise achievement in sport, music, drama, art, dance and performing arts as well as all-round ability. The breadth of creative and athletic awards points to a school that values pursuits beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1880
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils' mobile phones must be 'off and away'. Mobile phones may only be used in house common rooms or the sixth form centre at break or lunchtime or following a direct instruction from a member of staff. First to fifth form pupils must hand in their mobile phones to their houseparent at the beginning of each day. First to fourth form boarders hand in their mobile phones at bedtime. Sixth formers, in lessons, must have their mobile phones on silent and 'away'.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £20,400 - £24,570
Boarding fees (per year): £30,000 - £46,500

Means-tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

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The last word

A long-established boarding and day school with a notably broad scholarship and co-curricular offer; prospective families should weigh that breadth against the published academic data and seek the latest results.

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