Wrenn School
URN: 122123 • Wellingborough NN8 2DQ
Overview
- Name
- Wrenn School
- URN
- 122123
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Thallon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- London Road, Wellingborough NN8 2DQ
Summary
Wrenn School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, with a capacity of 1,599 students. Established in 1975, it evolved from the merger of Wellingborough Grammar School for Girls and Wellingborough Grammar School, with a rich history dating back to 1907. The school operates across two sites: Key Stage 3 students (ages 11-14) are based at the Doddington Road site, while Key Stage 4 and 5 students (ages 14-19) primarily attend the London Road site.
The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. Wrenn School offers a broad curriculum supported by purpose-built facilities for arts and sports, including an AstroTurf pitch and dedicated gymnasiums. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, benefiting from a wide range of clubs and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Wrenn School places a strong emphasis on personal and academic development, aiming for high standards in behaviour, communication, and character. The school actively involves students in leadership roles, promoting a sense of community and support among peers. The ethos of Wrenn School is centred around nurturing individual success and ensuring that all students can achieve their best.
The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. Wrenn School offers a broad curriculum supported by purpose-built facilities for arts and sports, including an AstroTurf pitch and dedicated gymnasiums. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, benefiting from a wide range of clubs and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Wrenn School places a strong emphasis on personal and academic development, aiming for high standards in behaviour, communication, and character. The school actively involves students in leadership roles, promoting a sense of community and support among peers. The ethos of Wrenn School is centred around nurturing individual success and ensuring that all students can achieve their best.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wollaston School (72.7)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Weavers Academy (55.2)
- Wrenn School (54.6)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1599
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1599 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1599 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1599 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1599 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1599 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1599 |
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