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  • Huxlow Academy
  • Weavers Academy
  • Wrenn School
  • Wollaston School
  • Manor School, Wellingborough
  • Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
  • Wellingborough School
  • Friars Academy
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Wellingborough Area

Wellingborough sixth form schools offer a mix of independent and state options for students seeking A-Level pathways. Wellingborough School leads the rankings, while Sir Christopher Hatton Academy and Manor School, Wellingborough provide strong state sixth form provision. With 16% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 40% achieving A*/A/B grades against 47% nationally, local sixth forms deliver solid results. 71% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Wellingborough benefit from accessible sixth form education with clear university preparation pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Wellingborough
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Wellingborough16%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Wellingborough40%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Wellingborough#1416
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Wellingborough71%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Wellingborough
16%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Wellingborough
40%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Wellingborough
#1416vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Wellingborough
71%vsEngland
90%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WELLINGBOROUGH
#2,269England

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
#6WELLINGBOROUGH
#2,000England

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
#1,741England

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
#4WELLINGBOROUGH
#1,731England

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
#3WELLINGBOROUGH
#1,258England

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
#940England

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
#682England

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
State · Special School
Unranked

Friars Academy

Friars Close, Wellingborough, NN8 2LA
North Northamptonshire council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
151 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Wellingborough

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Wellingborough

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Weavers AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Weavers Academy

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

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Huxlow AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Huxlow Academy

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

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AFriars AcademyStateNot Applicable11-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Friars Academy

State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Manor School, WellingboroughStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Manor School, Wellingborough

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

#3
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
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

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Wollaston SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wollaston School

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

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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