Wellington School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wellington Road Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 7RH |
| Phone | 01619284157 |
| Reference Number | 136377 |
Wellington School has been confirmed as a good school during its recent inspection, maintaining the positive impression established since its last evaluation in March 2017. Pupils, including those in the sixth form, report high levels of satisfaction with their school experience, highlighted by strong pastoral and academic support aimed at fostering success across various subjects. The school's curriculum is described as broad, ambitious, and well-structured, helping students progress effectively towards their goals while also emphasizing the importance of extra-curricular activities and personal development programs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1507 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.36%
Girls: 49.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 143 | 274 |
| 8 | 143 | 123 | 266 |
| 9 | 140 | 137 | 277 |
| 10 | 124 | 124 | 248 |
| 11 | 134 | 125 | 259 |
| 12 | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| 13 | 37 | 49 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| Chinese | 6% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Wellington School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 28 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities provided for pupils
- Effective support for academic and pastoral needs
- High levels of pupil happiness and pride in school
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Proactive approach to tackling and preventing bullying
- Well-designed personal development programs
- Effective safeguarding culture
- Good careers information and guidance provided
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the delivery of the curriculum is not as effective as intended
- Some pupils in key stage 4 require additional support with reading fluency
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.96 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.43 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 15.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 285 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 270 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 87 | 2 |
Previous Years
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