Refocus vs Wrenn School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Refocus
Wellingborough · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
63 students
Wrenn School
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Refocus Wellingborough, East Midlands | Wrenn School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #226 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #2866 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 63 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.refocus.school | www.wrennschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wrenn School is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 63.
- •Refocus is a independent school while Wrenn School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Refocus better than Wrenn School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Refocus and Wrenn School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Refocus: 63. Wrenn School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Refocus and Wrenn School rank in East Midlands?
Refocus is unranked and Wrenn School is 226th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).