Wrenn School
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wrenn School is a secondary school in Wellingborough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Wellingborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 11 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
The school is proud of its diverse community. Aspirations are high for all pupils, both academically and in terms of their cultural and personal development. At the heart of this is a strong focus on developing and rewarding pupils' character virtues. The school has successfully created a vibrant, inclusive culture where pupils succeed. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. The school's 'BeKind@Wrenn' programme encourages positive relationships. Pupils value the respectful relationships between pupils as well as with staff. Pupils feel listened to and trust staff to deal with any concerns effectively. Most pupils behave well and appreciate the recent improvements in behaviour. Pupils benefit from a plethora of opportunities and clubs which extend beyond the curriculum. These include being primary school ambassadors, undertaking outdoor education, learning sign language and taking part in a range of sports and music opportunities. These help pupils expand their interests and be active in the wider school community and beyond. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They like its caring and supportive ethos. As one parent said, 'The staff are amazing, and do a fantastic job of looking after the children and tending to their needs, as well as teaching them and preparing them for the future.'
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the work given to pupils does not reflect the ambition of the curriculum. When this is the case, pupils cannot deepen their learning as far as they could. The school needs to ensure that work given to pupils more closely matches the intent of the ambitious curriculum.
- The policy and procedures for behaviour are newly introduced. While this has improved behaviour across the school, a small group of pupils continue to struggle to self- regulate. Leaders need to support these pupils and continue to help them meet the high expectations that have been set.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
248 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
65 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,537 pupils on roll, with places for 1,632
Schools near Wrenn School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 26.6 |
| Refocus | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
| Weavers Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| Wollaston School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Parker
- Phone
- 01933222039
- Address
- London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 139961
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.