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Wollaston School
Goodgraded 16/05/2023Ages 11–181,431 pupilsDoes not apply
Wollaston School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wellingborough, within the North Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 1,431 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/05/2023, Wollaston School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wellingborough can view Wollaston School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 16/05/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.1
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry14%
EBacc average point score3.89
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.8
Value added+0.12Average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Wellingborough
All schools in Wellingborough →Wollaston Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miIrchester Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 miBozeat Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 miChristopher Reeves CofE VA Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 miWrenn SchoolGood · 3.0 miWellingborough School3.0 mi
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