Wollaston School
URN: 122059 • Wellingborough NN29 7PH
Overview
- Name
- Wollaston School
- URN
- 122059
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Birkett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Irchester Road, Wellingborough NN29 7PH
Summary
Wollaston School is a mixed community secondary school located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,441 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 1,421. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, fostering a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on academic excellence, Wollaston School offers a diverse curriculum designed to cater to the varied interests and abilities of its students.
The school actively promotes personal development and well-being, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive both academically and socially. With a free school meal percentage of 6.8%, Wollaston School is dedicated to addressing the needs of all its pupils, providing additional resources and support where required.
In addition to its academic offerings, Wollaston School encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities and community initiatives, helping to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. The school’s ethos centres on respect, resilience, and responsibility, aiming to equip students with the skills needed for success in their future endeavours.
The school actively promotes personal development and well-being, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to thrive both academically and socially. With a free school meal percentage of 6.8%, Wollaston School is dedicated to addressing the needs of all its pupils, providing additional resources and support where required.
In addition to its academic offerings, Wollaston School encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities and community initiatives, helping to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. The school’s ethos centres on respect, resilience, and responsibility, aiming to equip students with the skills needed for success in their future endeavours.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Weavers Academy (55.2)
- Wrenn School (54.6)
- Manor School (54.4)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1421
- Pupils
- 1441
- Boys
- 707
- Girls
- 734
- FSM %
- 6.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1441 | 707 | 734 | 1421 | 6.80 |
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