Wollaston School

About Wollaston School

Wollaston School is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,431 pupils on roll. It is part of THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,431 / 1,435 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 May 2023

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

Irchester Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH

Phone

01933663501

Headteacher

Simon Anderson

Website

www.wollastonschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wollaston School?

Wollaston School is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Wollaston School have?

Wollaston School has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wollaston School's Ofsted rating?

Wollaston School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

How does Wollaston School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wollaston School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

Is Wollaston School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wollaston School is part of THE NENE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Wollaston School?

Wollaston School is located at Irchester Road, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH.