Wellington School, Wellington
Wellington School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 20 in Wellington. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wellington School in detail
Wellington School in its own words
In its own words: "When choosing a school, we naturally look for assurances. We want to see academic strength, superb pastoral care, co-curricular excellence and strong ties to Universities and industry. We're proud to say that Wellington has all of that in abundance. But to be perfectly frank, any independent school should be able to say the same ."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Kate Williams is our passionate lead practitioner dedicated to creating a high-quality, inclusive and nurturing earning environment where every child thrives. She has an NVQ Level 3 qualification and is currently on her own learning journey working towards a degree in Early Childhood Studies."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include chess, coding, robotics, photography, debating, French, Spanish, book club and philosophy.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (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 School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 82 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 72% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 189 pupils (24.4%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wellington School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington School (nw-bound), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wellington School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.
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
3 March 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
10 October 2018
Integrated
11 November 2014
About
Wellington School is a co-educational private school in the English public school tradition with boarding school and day school provision for pupils aged 3–18 located in Wellington, Somerset, England. Wellington School was founded in 1837.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Wellington School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wellington School.
- Sporty Stars - Wellington SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 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
72%
Available places
776 pupils
1,076 places
300 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wellington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wellington
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
189
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
776
Total Pupils
426
Boys
350
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Wellington School
What are GCSE results like at Wellington School?
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 School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Wellington School last inspected?
Wellington School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Wellington School?
Wellington School has around 776 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wellington School?
Wellington School 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.
Does Wellington School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sporty Stars - Wellington School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wellington School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wellington School?
Wellington School is at South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)