Wellington College, Crowthorne
Wellington College is an independent school for pupils aged 12 to 19 in Crowthorne. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wellington College in detail
Wellington College in its own words
In its own words: "True to the classical roots of the word ‘education’, the College aims to provide an ambitious and aspirational environment in which the potential of each pupil is ‘brought out’ and developed across all aspects of themselves as unique individuals."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, photography and philosophy.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bracknell Forest
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Wellington College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Wellington College are Our Lady's Preparatory School (0.5 miles), Wellington College Prep (0.6 miles), Yateley Manor School (1.8 miles) and Holme Grange School (2.3 miles).
Our Lady's Preparatory SchoolWellington College PrepYateley Manor SchoolHolme Grange School
Where pupils go next
Of the 246 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education, 0% to apprenticeships and 12% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 365 pupils (31.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crowthorne Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wellington College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bracknell Forest (84).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 September 2025
Short Visit
27 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
14 March 2018
Integrated
11 March 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£47,790
about £15,930 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£65,070
| Boarding pupil (including VAT) | £65,070 a year |
| Day pupil (including VAT) | £47,790 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Wellington College
Wellingtonians Head to the World’s Leading Universities
1 Oct 2026
Welly Unplugged
28 Sep 2026
Academic in Residence - Dr Matthew Patterson
25 Sep 2026
Greenpower Racing Victory at Dunsfold
24 Sep 2026
Wellington Prefects Take on Tough Mudder 2026
22 Sep 2026
Academic Scholars at HowTheLightGetsIn
22 Sep 2026
From Wellington College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Wellington College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,170 pupils
1,200 places
30 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Crowthorne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crowthorne
Across Bracknell Forest council
Places available
1,500
Applications
1,337
Got 1st preference
82.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
All secondary applications across Bracknell Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
365
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
31.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,170
Total Pupils
599
Boys
571
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Wellington College
What are GCSE results like at Wellington College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Wellington College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Wellington College last inspected?
Wellington College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Wellington College?
Wellington College has around 1170 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wellington College?
Wellington College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Wellington College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wellington College?
Wellington College is at Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)