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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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