SchoolScoresWrenn School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
01933 222039 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 December 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
243 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
North Northamptonshire comparisons use the 10 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 77% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 47% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 105 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 46% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 181 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 30% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 65% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 48% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North Northamptonshire figures pool parents at the North Northamptonshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
248 pupils in this year group.
28% — 10 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.9 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
195 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the North Northamptonshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 53% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
65 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.0 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 133 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 18 | 11% | 22% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 17 | 6% | 29% | 40% |
| Law | 15 | 7% | 40% | 17% |
| Sociology | 15 | 0% | 7% | 20% |
| Geography | 11 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Biology | 9 | 11% | 11% | 27% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 7 | 0% | 14% | 30% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Physics | 6 | 17% | 17% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Spanish, Mathematics (Further), Polish, Religious Studies, Art and Design (Fine Art).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
62 students in this year group.
94% — 4 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 94% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 94% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
79 students in this year group.
71% — about the same as the North Northamptonshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 70% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 290 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 251 |
| Of those, offered a place | 246 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 618 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.9% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.6% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 41% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9 | 30.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.61% | 0.37% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wellingborough. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 16.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wellingborough School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- Refocus 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Weavers Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wollaston School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wrenn School's Ofsted rating?
Wrenn School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Wrenn School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 28% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Wrenn School?
79% of the 243 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wrenn School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wrenn School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 251 families put Wrenn School as their first choice for 290 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 246 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139961.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.