Welcome to Wellington School
Choosing the most appropriate post-16 institution and pathway is, of course, crucial and I hope your visit this evening, the information provided within this prospectus and the advice of our expert and committed teachers will assist you in making what is ultimately the right choice. Wellington School Sixth Form is an integral part of our thriving and over-subscribed co-educational 11-18 Academy and in many ways sets the tone for the rest of the School. The sense of pride is pervasive at Wellington and the achievements of our students at all levels is reflected in our popularity as Sixth Form numbers continue to grow. The highest of standards and levels of performance, when measured against schools both locally and nationally, are a clear illustration of the value students and parents place on being part of Wellington School.In our view, a school should not only be judged on those tangibles, such as results and facilities, but also on the preparedness of its students to succeed in later life. We believe we serve our students well and post-16 ‘destinations’ would support this. The quality of provision in all its forms, the sheer dedication of students, staff and governors and the active engagement of parents, have all contributed to our School’s success. Every member of the Wellington community is fully committed to maximising the achievement of each student. It is our aim to develop capable, confident and caring young people. You will be aware that these are interesting times in the world of education. What’s more, it is an exciting phase in the evolution of Wellington School. I believe it is essential that every school builds its own distinct ethos and traditions over time yet also ensures that it is in a position to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. With that in mind, we elected to review our values, aims, mission statement and motto during the course of this past academic year. I will, briefly, share more of this with you this evening but our revised values of Honesty, Community, Fairness, Excellence and Endeavour are perhaps the most significant aspect, as they are the foundation of all that we do.So, enough of the ‘words’, the best way for you to experience what our Sixth Form has to offer is, of course, to have a good look for yourselves, ask lots of questions of our Sixth Form team and ultimately I trust that you will be reassured that this is the best possible place to complete the 7 year journey to A Level and lay the foundation for whatever may lie ahead.”Stuart BeeleyHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,507 Total
No. of Boys
759 (50.4%)
No. of Girls
748 (49.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
28.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.41%
A*/A grades
29.97%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
49%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 9, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
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