Wellington School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wellington School is a secondary school in Altrincham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 5th of 8 secondary schools in Altrincham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 March 2017, report published 25 April 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

259 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.3

57.3, 11.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths63.3%

63.3%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.8%

83.8%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc50.6%

50.6%, 10.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.18

5.18, 1.09 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

86 students

Average point score per A level entry38.90

38.90, 3.9 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,536 pupils on roll, with places for 1,442

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.6%

17.6%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.8%

14.8%, the same as the England average.

Education, health and care plan7.2%

7.2%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wellington School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 48.9
Altrincham College	0.8 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 48.5
North Cestrian School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 54.2
Loreto Grammar School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 73.7
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 80.6

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: WELLINGTON SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Stuart Beeley
Phone: 01619284157
Website: wellington-school.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7RH
Local authority: Trafford
URN: 136377

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.