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Wrenn School

Goodgraded 14/12/2023Ages 11–181,465 pupilsNone
Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
North Northamptonshire

Wrenn School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wellingborough, within the North Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 1,465 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/12/2023, Wrenn School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wellingborough can view Wrenn School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals27.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language30.5%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 840.9
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry23%
EBacc average point score3.5

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.0
Value added-0.12Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
Retention86%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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