HomeSchool Profile

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

Show full message

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:38%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:49%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:6%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

49%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:92%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:31%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Quick Apply
Oct 2025

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 9, 2025

Open Evening


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


Alumni Stories

Show all stories

Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

Show all activities
There is an expectation that all students at Wellington School participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities

Extended Project Qualification
areer Development / Additional Qualifications
Academic clubs & societies

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityTrafford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed