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Wellington School

State school · Altrincham, WA15 7RH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,509 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,509 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Stuart Beeley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Heyes Lane Primary School 16 %
Navigation Primary School 14 %
Willows Primary School 12 %
Stamford Park Primary School 9 %
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School 7 %
Cloverlea Primary School 7 %
Other 5 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Park Road Academy Primary School 5 %
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Bollin Primary School 3 %
Bowdon CofE Primary School 3 %
Broomwood Primary School 3 %
Broadheath Primary School 3 %
Oldfield Brow Primary School 2 %
Well Green Primary School 2 %
Elmridge Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
85%
LA avg.
75%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
39.27
LA avg.
40.59
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
94
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,509
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wellington Road
Timperley
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 7RH
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Telephone: 0161 928 4157

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.wellington-school.co.uk

Local authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Wellington School Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH
1,509 Pupil numbers
9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
94 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
80%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.30
LA avg.
58.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.56 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 249 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
34%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.27
LA avg.
40.59
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 15 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 25 A
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics GCE A level 21 A
History GCE A level 24 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 19 A
German GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 24 B
French GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 13 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 20 B
Biology GCE A level 27 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Wellington School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 12 and has 11 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Support for Learning at Wellington School

At the heart of Wellington School operates a cycle of planning, teaching and assessment, which takes into account the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of all our pupils. Many students have a form of special need at some point in their school careers. These needs may be met by extra help with reading, writing, numeracy, or by special support for sensory, communication, physical, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

At Wellington School we have a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator and a team of Classroom Assistants who aim to provide specialised help to both pupils and subject teachers.

How is learning support offered?

Learning support for the least able takes the form of work in small groups, concentrating especially on the basics of numeracy and literacy. Certain pupils may be withdrawn from some mainstream lessons for a time, to help them with a general or specific difficulty by providing additional help.

A partnership with parents.

The pupils themselves are fully involved in all stages of decision making, the setting of goals and targets, assessment, and the review of their progress. However, we recognise that parents also play a vital part in a child's education, and that learning does not just take place in school. Therefore we encourage parents to offer their own special support with homework and with practicing skills and exercises. Parents can often provide essential highlights and information about the difficulties their child may be experiencing and we are dedicated to building an effective relationship based on good communication and shared responsibility.

Partnerships with others

We share responsibility for the provision of learning support with the Local Educational Authority. Wellington School has regular access to the services of an Educational Psychologist who comes into school to help monitor progress, provide assessment, offer advice, and who supports the school, the parents and the pupils.

Wellington School is acknowledged as a caring, secure environment, with a very strong pastoral system, and with a committed and dedicated staff. We also have access to the services of outside agencies including the Authority's Learning Support Service, Sensory Impairment Support Service, Special Support Service, Behaviour Support Service and medical help through the School Nurse.

5.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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