Located in Wellingborough, Wollaston School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Wollaston School currently has around 1441 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Irchester Road, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Birkett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 122059 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1421 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1441 |
| Number of Boys: | 707 |
| Number of Girls: | 734 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston Community Primary School College Street , Wollaston NN29 7SF | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston Primary School College Street , Wollaston NN29 7SF | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Hinwick Road , NN29 7HU | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.