Wollaston School vs Wrenn School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wollaston School
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,432 students
Wrenn School
Wellingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Wollaston School Wellingborough, East Midlands | Wrenn School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 329 | #226 of 329 |
| National rank | #1602 of 4,090 | #2866 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,432 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,432 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | 30.0 |
| town | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.wollastonschool.co.uk | www.wrennschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wollaston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 31.9).
- •Wrenn School is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 1,432.
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 Wollaston School better than Wrenn School?
On the Success Index (England), Wollaston School ranks higher (57.7 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Wollaston School and Wrenn School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Wollaston School: 1,432. Wrenn School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Wollaston School and Wrenn School rank in East Midlands?
Wollaston School is 130th of 329 and Wrenn School is 226th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).