Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wollaston School is a secondary school in Wellingborough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Wellingborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 3 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Staff and pupils are proud of the school. The school's core values of 'kindness, community and ambition' are seen throughout the school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils work hard, behave well and display positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils benefit from both a well- planned curriculum and positive relationships with their teachers. Pupils and students in the sixth form are polite and respectful. The ethos of the school is inclusive. All pupils know that any form of discrimination, derogatory language or bullying is not acceptable. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care. They feel safe in school. They know that there are staff who they can talk to if they have any concerns. Pupils have a wide range of opportunities to be leaders and have influence in their school. These include being on the school council and being ambassadors for diversity, learning, well-being and the community. Pupils know that they are raising awareness in their roles, communicating more and supporting charities. A range of clubs and activities are available for pupils. Many pupils enjoy participating in clubs, including sports clubs, a coding club, a fantasy role-playing game club and a book club. Some pupils complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are aware that some aspects of the curriculum need further refinement, especially ensuring that teachers' use of formative assessment consistently identifies gaps and misconceptions in pupils' knowledge and that expectations are consistently high. Leaders must ensure that assessment processes and the delivery of the curriculum in all subjects are of equally high quality so that pupils learn as well as they should.
- Some pupils with SEND are not supported well enough. Consequently, these pupils are unable to progress through the curriculum as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers use the information about pupils with SEND to adapt how they deliver curriculum content.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
231 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,432 pupils on roll, with places for 1,435
Schools near Wollaston School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenn School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.9 |
| Wellingborough School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 26.6 |
| Refocus | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rushden Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| Weavers Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clair Edwards
- Phone
- 01933663501
- Address
- Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 146489
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.