Wellington College
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 18 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1170
AGES
12 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
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Wellington College is a co-educational independent secondary in Crowthorne, earning a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements was judged excellent. The school also maintains a Church of England religious character alongside its broader educational offer.

Wellington College Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

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Ofsted inspection
(18/09/2025)
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Ofsted Report · All Reports
99%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Wellington College Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average Wellington College UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average Wellington College UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Wellington College Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Wellington College Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Duke's Ride
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 7PU
+44 (0)1344 444000
Bracknell Forest

School Description

Wellington College is one of the UK's - and indeed the world's - great coeducational boarding and day schools. It seeks to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and character to serve and help shape a better world, and its key values of Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Responsibility underpin every aspect of life at school. Academic expectations are high with IB and A-Levels on offer, the Arts are stellar and the school has an international reputation for sporting excellence.

News, Photos and Open Days from Wellington College

Last update: 18 September 2026

Visitors Days, Master's Receptions and Director of Admissions' Receptions take place throughout the year. To book please go to the College website:

https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/admissions/visiting-wellington/

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Wellington College Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the outcome of the latest inspection at Wellington College?

At its 2025 ISI inspection, Wellington College was awarded excellent across its assessed areas, including the quality of academic and other achievements.

How many pupils attend Wellington College?

There are 1170 pupils attending the school.

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