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: 1,080; sixth formers: 485
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £30,375 - £34,890 pa; Boarding £41,580 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..
By top English public school standards Wellington, which opened in 1859, is an upstart newbie. It was built as a monument to the first Duke of Wellington (the vanquisher of Bonaparte) by a grateful nation. The Mandarin Centre - complete with gold Chinese dragons, lake, bridge and traditional gateway - comes as a bit of a surprise. Quads - especially the Combermere with terrific central huge bronze of The Iron Duke's horse, Copenhagen - are simply stunning. 'If I stayed here for twice as many years, I still wouldn't get round to trying everything,' is a cry we heard over and over...
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 September 2019, James Dahl, previously second master elect and deputy head pastoral here. Classics degree from Cambridge; started his career at Brighton College, becoming head of classics by the age of 23, then head of sixth form. Moved on to become housemaster at Repton, joining Wellington College in 2013. A talented musician (flute, piano and percussion) and sportsman (cricket and rugby), he is married to Katherine, and they have one daughter.
Entrance
Around 190 pupils enter year 9 - some 110 boys, 80 girls. Around 900 apply. All candidates sit the ISEB common pre-test in the autumn term of year 6. References from present schools also sought. Long-listed candidates visit the college in January/February for an assessment day - a mix of collaborative problem-solving activities plus interview. Offers made in March - no longer conditional...
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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 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldro | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Caldicott | 2020 | 4 | ||
| Cheam School | 2020 | 11 | 2 | Scholarship: Academic |
| Cothill House | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Cottesmore School | 2020 | |||
| Davenies School | 2020 | |||
| Dorset House School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Dragon School | 2020 | 4 | ||
| Dumpton School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Eagle House School | 2020 | 65% go to Wellington College | ||
| Edgeborough School | 2020 | |||
| Garden House School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Hall Grove School | 2020 | 6 | ||
| Highfield and Brookham Schools | 2020 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Moulsford Preparatory School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Newland House School | 2020 | 1 | 11+ | |
| Notting Hill Preparatory School | 2020 | |||
| Sevenoaks Preparatory School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| St Hugh's School, Oxfordshire | 2020 | 1 | ||
| St John's Beaumont School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| St Mary's School (Melrose) | 2020 | 1 | ||
| The Beacon School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Thomas's Clapham | 2020 | 8 | ||
| Tower House Preparatory School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Westbourne House School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Yateley Manor | 2020 | 3 |
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