Wellington College A GSG School
- Wellington College
Duke's Ride
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 7PU - Head: James Dahl
- T 01344 444013
- E [email protected]
- W www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk
- Wellington College is an English independent day and boarding school located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire. It educates over 1,000 boys and girls from 13 to 18 and was built as a national monument to the first Duke of Wellington.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Bracknell Forest
- Pupils: 1,090; sixth formers: 475
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £31,140 - £35,760 pa; Boarding £42,630 pa
- Open days: See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Eagle House School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Part of its success is that it lives comfortably with its layers of history without being overwhelmed by them, think parents. Heritage matters but only so far. ‘It wasn’t about how many prime ministers they’d produced but about what we can do for your children – it felt modern whereas other schools were a bit old boys-y.’ ‘You’re not going to end up sleeping in the same bed your grandfather slept in.’ (A dubious recommendation at the best of times, we’d have thought).
What the school says...
Wellington College, founded in 1853, is arguably the UK’s leading coeducational boarding and day school. Our pupils develop a unique identity inspired by intellectual curiosity, true independence, a generous and far-reaching inclusivity and the courage to be properly and unselfishly individual. Wellington’s commitment to a properly holistic education ensures the College is celebrated for its achievements both in and out of the classroom: in particular its sporting, artistic and dramatic provision are second to none. Most importantly of all we want all our pupils to understand that serving and caring for others brings the highest rewards in life and the greatest likelihood of long term happiness and fulfilment.
Stellar examination results, outstanding provision across all co-curricular areas, a raft of national accolades, and an exclusively ‘excellent’ 2014 ISI inspection report all contribute to the College's national and international reputation. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Sports
Polo
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Rowing
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Master
Since 2019, Mr James Dahl MA (classics at Cambridge). Married with a daughter who is currently at the school. Joined as head of admissions and marketing in 2013 before becoming second master elect and deputy head (pastoral care). Worked with the now legendary Anthony Seldon here and at Brighton College, where he started his career (‘an utter privilege... [my] biggest influence apart from my mother,’) becoming head of classics at 23, then head of sixth form. Moved to Repton in 2006 where he was a housemaster.
Family tradition narrowed career choices down to teaching, medicine or the church. Feedback suggests that he picked the right path. Parents like his lack of obfuscation, particularly evident during the twists and turns of government guidance during the pandemic. ‘Letters so informative, doesn’t try...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
In exceptional cases, the Head of Educational Support and two visiting teachers offer support off-timetable. Assessment for suitability to Wellington College for those who have specific learning difficulties is offered at the end of year 6 before pre-testing. This is usually a visit to the prep school by the Head of Educational Support or a visit to Wellington College by the pupil. The purpose of the school visits is: to see the child in their natural environment; to assess them; to talk to staff; and to look at school reports /educational psychologists reports etc. Every effort is made to ensure that the pupil is assessed to be sure that they will go on to the correct learning environment. Pupils are expected to be independent learners and to have received study skills support by the time that they are in year 8. Pupils who are still having one-to-one lessons focusing on literacy skills may find accessing our curriculum difficult. The tutoring and grading system throughout our school is excellent at supporting the pupil; as is our target setting and the focus on learning style preferences and on multiple intelligences and learning.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | Y |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment | Y |
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