How many pupils does Wellington School have?

Wellington School has 861 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wellington School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wellington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Wellington School?

Wellington School is located at South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT.

Wellington School

South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

26.8

Attainment 8

2–20

Ages

861

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Wellington School

Wellington School is an independent school in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–20. It has 861 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–20
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 861 / 1,076 (80%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.3%

SEN support

22.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

54 students

22.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT
Phone: 01823668800
Headteacher: Alex Battison
Website: www.wellington-school.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wellington School?: Wellington School is an independent school in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–20.
How many pupils does Wellington School have?: Wellington School has 861 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wellington School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wellington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Wellington School?: Wellington School is located at South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT.

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