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Wollaston School

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Wollaston School

Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.3%
Basics 9-5
44.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.246.4
2023/2445.846.4
2024/2546.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.050.00
2023/240.000.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.3%
EBacc APS
3.89
EBacc 9-5
7.8%
EBacc 9-4
10.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.84
A*-A Grades
19.0%
A*-B Grades
46.6%
AAB+ %
8.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 111 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Wrenn School
4.77 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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4.84 km away · Other independent school
Friars Academy
5.04 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Refocus
5.33 km away · Other independent school
Rushden Academy
6.03 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Wollaston School

Wollaston School is a secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,431 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Irchester Road, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wollaston School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Good (predecessor: Wollaston School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wollaston School

What is Wollaston School's Ofsted rating?
Wollaston School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Wollaston School's latest exam results?
Wollaston School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wollaston School located?
Wollaston School is a secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire (NN29 7PH).
How many pupils attend Wollaston School?
Wollaston School has around 1,431 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wollaston School with other schools?
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