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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Wellingborough Area

Wellingborough secondary schools offer a mix of independent and state options across a market town and surrounding villages. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] are the highest-performing schools, with 8 schools serving families across Wellingborough, Wollaston, Irchester, and Great Doddington. 67%% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With diverse options ranging from selective independent schools to inclusive comprehensives, families benefit from well-established local schools with strong community ties. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Wellingborough
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Wellingborough42.4
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Wellingborough12%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Wellingborough3.8
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Wellingborough67%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Wellingborough
42.4vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Wellingborough
12%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Wellingborough
3.8vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Wellingborough
67%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#6WELLINGBOROUGH
#3,095England

Huxlow Academy

Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN9 5TY
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
854 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 135 applications
Subscription: 1.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WELLINGBOROUGH
#3,106England

Weavers Academy

Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,302 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School219 offers / 312 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5WELLINGBOROUGH
#3,031England

Wrenn School

London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,446 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School256 offers / 548 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3WELLINGBOROUGH
#2,426England

Wollaston School

Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,430 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School240 offers / 410 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4WELLINGBOROUGH
#2,811England

Manor School, Wellingborough

Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,007 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School115 offers / 143 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2WELLINGBOROUGH
#1,064England

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, NN8 4RP
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,475 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School235 offers / 572 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1WELLINGBOROUGH
#388England

Wellingborough School

London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
853 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · Secondary
Unranked

Refocus

6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW
North Northamptonshire council
No rankings available
41 pupils
Mixed
14-16 years
None
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Wellingborough

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Neighbourhoods in Wellingborough

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Weavers AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Weavers Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Huxlow AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Huxlow Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Manor School, WellingboroughStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Manor School, Wellingborough

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Sir Christopher Hatton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Wrenn SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#1Wellingborough SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
N/ARefocusIndependentSecondary14-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Wrenn School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Wellingborough School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Refocus

Independent • Secondary • 14-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Wollaston SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wollaston School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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