Wrenn School
URN: 139961 • Wellingborough NN8 2DQ
Overview
- Name
- Wrenn School
- URN
- 139961
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Parker (since 2025) , Tef Principal
- Telephone
- 01933222039
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Wellingborough NN8 2DQ
Summary
Wrenn School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,465 pupils and a capacity of 1,632. Established in 1975, the school has roots dating back to 1907 and has evolved through various educational phases, merging from its origins as a grammar school. Wrenn School operates across two sites, with Key Stage 3 students based at the Doddington Road site and Key Stage 4 & 5 students primarily at the London Road site.
The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture, where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. Wrenn School offers a diverse curriculum supported by purpose-built facilities for arts and sports, alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to high standards in behaviour, communication, and character development, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future.
Wrenn School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student leadership, with opportunities for older students to mentor their peers. The ethos of the school is centred around its values, aiming to nurture every student’s potential and promote a supportive learning environment.
The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture, where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. Wrenn School offers a diverse curriculum supported by purpose-built facilities for arts and sports, alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to high standards in behaviour, communication, and character development, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future.
Wrenn School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student leadership, with opportunities for older students to mentor their peers. The ethos of the school is centred around its values, aiming to nurture every student’s potential and promote a supportive learning environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wollaston School (72.7)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Weavers Academy (55.2)
- Manor School (54.4)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1632
- Pupils
- 1465
- Boys
- 738
- Girls
- 727
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1465 | 738 | 727 | 1632 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1446 | 739 | 707 | 1632 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1304 | 679 | 625 | 1632 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1304 | 679 | 625 | 1632 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1229 | 618 | 611 | 1632 | 23.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1134 | 564 | 570 | 1632 | 20.50 |
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