Wadebridge School

About Wadebridge School

Wadebridge School is an academy converter in Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,050 pupils on roll. It is part of WADEBRIDGE SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 December 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 (2025/26). 25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,050 / 1,050 (100%)

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU

Phone

01208812881

Headteacher

Steve Simmonds (Acting Head)

Website

http://www.wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wadebridge School?

Wadebridge School is an academy converter in Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Wadebridge School have?

Wadebridge School has 1,050 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wadebridge School's Ofsted rating?

Wadebridge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 December 2019).

How does Wadebridge School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wadebridge School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 in 2025/26.

Is Wadebridge School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wadebridge School is part of WADEBRIDGE SCHOOL.

Where is Wadebridge School?

Wadebridge School is located at Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BU.