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WELLINGBOROUGH

“I hope this prospectus will give you an insight into Wellingborough School, but it can only scratch the surface of the amazing opportunities that are on offer every day.”

Wellingborough School has a proud tradition of educating girls and boys from Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties, and today has more than 860 pupils aged 3 to 18. Comprising a Nursery and Prep School (3-11 years), a Senior School and Sixth Form (1118), we offer a complete education which places the interests of the individual child at its centre.

We urge you to visit us with your family and learn firsthand how we can equip your son or daughter with the confidence, qualifications, resilience and commitment to be successful in life.

We look forward to welcoming you to our School.

Andrew Holman Headmaster

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is EXCELLENT.

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OUR CORE VALUES

EXCELLENCE DYNAMISM INDEPENDENCE

EMPATHY INCLUSIVITY

I am delighted to provide you insight into the fantastic acti opportunities offered at the S

Whether this is your first experience of the School or if you have visited before, the ethos of the School is clear to see from our wonderful pupils and staff.

The following pages will give you a flavour of what to expect, including the extensive range of opportunities available for pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

However, nothing can match the experience of actually visiting, seeing and feeling for yourself the friendly atmosphere and enthusiasm for learning that I believe pervades from the moment your child joins us.

I would be delighted to show you around and provide an opportunity for you to meet my colleagues and our pupils.

Katharine Owen Head of Prep School

Lower Prep

Pupils of all ages are

excellent

They are fluent, articulate and confident in using language to express their views in and out of lessons. Throughout the school, pupils are excellent listeners. communicators.

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Our Lower Prep School lays down the foundations not just for a child’s time at Wellingborough School, but for a lifetime of learning. We provide a stimulating environment supported by dedicated, specialist teachers, where children thrive and grow in character, responsibility and knowledge.

In spacious, well-equipped classrooms, Nursery and Reception children are engaged through structured play and carefully coordinated activities. The children also benefit from a stimulating and secure outside area where they have the opportunity to develop essential social skills and a sense of independence.

From the first day we support your child to develop positive relationships through structured play and individual interests.

Head of Nursery

We are a forward-thinking school, keen to embrace the best in new ideas and technology. From playing with programmable toys in the Nursery to more advanced app coding in Year 2, the children are well prepared for an increasingly digital world, but we are careful to ensure that the traditional subjects are embraced, too. Exciting learning awaits in Science, Art, PE, Humanities and Mathematics classes, Spanish is introduced early, and cello or violin are played by all in Year 2.

We know our children; with our small class sizes, we are quickly able to identify personal strengths and weaknesses at an early stage, ensuring each and every child is challenged, encouraged and supported to achieve their very best.

Beyond the classroom, there are clubs and activities to suit all tastes, from gardening to cookery and multi-sports. Learning in Lower Prep is fun and engaging, and the children are well prepared for the transition to the Upper Prep School.

Nurturing Curious Minds

The impact that learning in a natural environment has on our pupils is amazing, both for them and our dedicated staff. The focus and enthusiasm with which they use skills learnt in the classroom and apply them to real-life experiences is an absolute joy to witness.

Last year, pupils embarked on learning adventures that took them far beyond the classroom, from diving in to investigate maths problems to constructing impressive shadufs worthy of the River Nile. This year promises even more fun, adventures and learning. All pupils from Nursery to Year 3 now have regular Outdoor Learning Lessons. Here, they will learn essential skills, such as identifying local flora and fauna species, mastering different types of knots, exploring fire safety, and even building an effective campfire.

These lessons are running alongside the International Primary Curriculum, ensuring pupils have a well-rounded educational experience. The Outdoor Rangers is now part of our after school co-curricular activities. We have some hugely exciting projects planned for them that will enhance the learning experience for all of our Prep School pupils.

Pupils’ attitudes to learning are

Upper Prep excellent.

They concentrate hard, question enthusiastically and are keen to improve their work and hone their skills.

The Upper Prep School guides pupils through the growing challenges of their education, exposing them to more specialist teaching plus close monitoring and assessment. This middle tier of schooling provides a smooth transition for pupils as they leave the Lower Prep School and prepare to advance into the exam years at the Senior School. The size of the School ensures they are undaunted by new surroundings and able to focus on the increasing curriculum demands. As well as the core subjects of Mathematics, Science, English and French, Computing is taught throughout the Prep years, from basic programming to learning and applying some of the fundamental principles of computer science, such as logic and algorithms.

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Drama and Music are a part of daily life at the School. Our sport-for-all ethos allows pupils to take part in a range of individual and team games. Visits to theatre productions, talks from renowned authors and the Science field trip to Kew Gardens, among many other trips, excite young imaginations and inspire pupils to want to learn more about their subjects. Learning is also supported by the School’s first-class facilities, including an extensive sports provision, airy Art classrooms and a dedicated Music School.

My daughter has blossomed since joining the Prep School. Opportunities in sport and music, and being nurtured in her studies by caring teachers, have instilled a new-found confidence in her and a love of going to school each day. Parent

IPC Curriculum

Wellingborough is a School which provides the opportunities that enable our pupils to discover their potential and decide who they want to be. It achieves this in a warm, supportive and challenging environment where pupils, staff and parents work together to ensure that every child flourishes.

Our unique IPC Curriculum offers a variety of entry point activities to help pupils make connections between subjects and discover new passions.

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Club System

Every pupil is assigned to a Club and the Club President oversees their pastoral care. All pupils will also have a Form Tutor who will be the first contact for any pastoral or academic concerns. Support inside the classroom and beyond is highly personalised. Most important of all, the Prep School is a happy and safe environment in which pupils thrive and look forward to returning to each day.

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Panthers Bears

Jaguars

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Pupils of all ages set themselves rea improvement in their academic work development of skills beyond the cla supported by their teachers and tuto to be ambitious. When given the opp take charge of their learning and to e

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Quality learning and teaching is continued in the Senior School, and pupils start to take ownership of their future as they make decisions about their curriculum. Excellent facilities, such as the dedicated Art Building and the Music School, support pupil learning and enable dynamic teaching.

Our 600 pupi Pupils and GCSE 90% normally English universities.

Sixth Form

The Sixth Form offers a vast range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom

Welcome to Wellingborough Sixth Form, a vibrant, friendly and aspirational community where we develop the whole pupil in preparation for life beyond school. Academic work and success are central to this community and the over-riding ethos is that the pursuit of intellectual curiosity is both expected and encouraged in partnership with our experienced subject teachers.

The Sixth Form offers a vast range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, enabling our pupils to be well equipped for the challenges that lie ahead. I look forward to meeting you and showing you what our outstanding Sixth Form has to offer.

Sarah Baxby Head of Sixth Form

In the sixth form pupils often display excellent analysis and hypothesis and the ability to work independently.

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The Sixth Form Centre

In 2022 we saw the completion of the new Sixth Form Centre and what a fantastic space this is. It was a much anticipated build, and it has not disappointed. The space looks amazing and allows the students to work in an environment which enables them to develop their independent study skills.

EXCELLING 1595

With more than 400 years of hist our traditions but progressive in core of our ethos is the wellbeing development of our pupils. We ar which enables us to provide a co consistent model of teaching fro Form.

Founded in 1595, Wellingborough on its rich history and enduring t visible today in our architecture, and, most importantly, our value however, is thoroughly progressi embrace innovations which mak learners, whilst retaining the eth our School.

We also welcome new joiners at throughout the School, adding to community

1595

Originally founded in 1595 as a boys’ school, Wellingborough School has a long and distinguished history with strongrootsinthelocalcommunity.

1619

Duringitsearlyyearstherewerejusttwo masters,theHeadmasterteachingLatinand hisdeputyteachingEnglish,eachonseparate floors.Agreatrivalrydevelopedbetweenthe two,culminatinginthefirstfloor(knownas theUpperSchool)emergingasthepresent WellingboroughSchool,whiletheLowerSchool laterevolvedintothetown’sGrammarSchool.

1907

HewassucceededbyPhilipFryerin1907, duringwhosetenurethefineSchoolChapel wasbuilt,andtheSchool’sproudheritage andprominentstatuscontinuedtobe consolidatedbyasuccessionofeminentand forward-thinkingeducationalists.

1881

Aftermovingtoitspresentsitein1881,theSchoolgrew rapidlyinbothsizeandreputationunderthe HeadmastershipofDrHenryPlatt.

1979

In1970,theSchoolstartedtoadmitgirlsand becamefullyco-educationalin1979.In1995,the Schoolcelebratedits400thAnniversary.

1913

ThePreparatorySchool,originallyknownas JuniorHouse,andlaterastheJuniorSchool wasestablishedin1913.Thefollowingyears sawtheintroductionoftheHouseSystemto theSeniorSchool(1924)andtheClubSystemto thePrepSchool(1940).

2020tothe Present

FromSeptember2020onwards,itwasannouncedthat theschoolwouldberestructuredfromathree-tier schooltoatwo-tierschool.KnownasProjectChrysalis, thePre-PreparatoryandPreparatorySchoolshave joinedtogethertoformthePrepSchool,whilstYear7 and8havemoveduptobecomeapartoftheSenior School.

Theschoolalsoannouncedin2020theconstructionof anewSixthFormCentretocelebrateits425th anniversary.

Our School Identity

The logo has been created to reflect our strong heritage, reworking the traditional shield to reflect the rich history and tradition.

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House Identity

Each House has its own dedicated building with locker, meeting and social facilities and these have been upgraded in the last three years as part of a deliberate on-going process. Tutor groups have on average around 12 pupils in them from Year 9 onwards. New pupils are helped to integrate through support from the School Prefect Pupil Leads and the House Prefects. Tutors meet their tutees daily and there are weekly Tutor sessions and 1-to-1 meetings to discuss topical issues and pupil progress. A weekly House assembly is held where the whole House comes together.

The House system provides close pastoral support, but also gives a sense of identity to each of the pupils who generally strive hard to earn their House colours; earning academic commendations and competing in events which range from sports to quizzes, dodgeball, charity shows, debating, drama and music.

Though pupils compete in House teams and meet within their House group, they also develop life-long friendships throughout the Senior School; good friends can be fierce rivals when they meet in key House finals. The personal welfare of pupils revolves around our House system. This arrangement is unique in that almost no other co-educational Day School in the UK has a single-sex pastoral structure. Pupils testify to its success and the pride in one’s House is palpable.

Every House has its own character, colour and charity, and is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress; there are 4 boys’ Houses and 3 girls’ Houses in the Senior School. Pupils are allocated a House when they enter the School. Year 9 upwards are based entirely in their House, whilst the Year 7 & 8 pupils are initially based in separate Year Group areas, under Heads of Year.

Garne’s Platt’s

ParkerSteyne’s Cripps’

Marsh Nevill Weymouth

Girls’ Houses

Boys’ Houses

AWARD-WINNING WELLBEING TEAM

Pastoral Care

The School has a Wellbeing Team and counselling service, which are designed to complement the strengths of the pastoral system and provide an opportunity for pupils to address their concerns in a calm and neutral environment. We place wellbeing at the heart of our school, providing excellent mental health support, understanding and intervention.

The award-winning Wellbeing Team offers guidance and support to pupils and their families. They recognise that change is difficult and work with the wider pastoral team to gain an in-depth understanding, to ensure every pupil feels supported as they integrate and transition into or up through the School.

FULLY STAFFED MEDICAL AND PASTORAL TEAM 5 DAYS A WEEK

12

AVERAGE TUTOR

GROUP SIZE

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO PUPILS WHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES IN ANY ASPECT OF THEIR LEARNING AND TO HELP BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.

BUILT IN 1907 THE SCHOOL’S PROUD HERITAGE AND PROMINENT STATUS

CONTINUED TO BE CONSOLIDATED THROUGH THE BUILDING OF THE CHAPEL

OUR CATERING TEAM SERVE OVER 1200 DELICIOUS NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY AS WELL AS HOT SNACKS

Curriculum

Quality learning and teaching enables pupils to take ownership of their future in the Senior School as they make decisions about their curriculum. Excellent facilities, such as the dedicated Art Building and the Music School, support pupil learning and enable dynamic teaching.

Our exam results are strong and the majority of students stay on for Sixth Form.

Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 have the opportunity to study the full range of subjects before making their GCSE option choices in Year 9.

Senior Sixth Form

Careers conventions throughout the year

Spaces for Inspiration and Exploration

6 DT STUDIOS WITH 3D PRINTER AND CREO 3 0 CAD SOFTWARE

6 DEDICATED ART STUDIOS, INCLUDING SCULPTURE AND TEXTILES

We have a reputation for excellence in the Creative and Performing Arts, which are fully integrated into the curriculum. There are many exciting opportunities to explore individual talent, creative expression and imagination.

Our Art, DT, Music and Drama Departments consistently produce outstanding work, from breathtaking stage productions to impressive art exhibitions. Thanks to our exceptional facilities and specialist staff, pupils can give full rein to their imagination

Taking the stage

The School’s Drama Department produces one major production each year, at the local Castle Theatre, as well as a number of smaller performances. These provide pupils with the opportunity to take part in the full theatrical repertoire and in recent years we have performed Les Misérables, Oliver, A View From The Bridge and Sweeney Todd.

The Music Department offers individual music lessons throughout the week for a wide variety of instruments, from voice to percussion. As well as House Music Competitions, pupils can perform in bands, choirs and quartets and musical events are a highlight of the school calendar.

CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Sport for All

We strive to offer pupils every opportunity to enjoy sport and to experience success. Those who have the desire to excel and those who just wish to participate, benefit from expert coaching and positive sporting experiences. Wellingborough School has an enviable sporting reputation, and our ‘Sport for All’ ethos has uncovered many fine talents. We aim to give every pupil the opportunity to represent the School in a sporting event or fixture.

It is hoped that this superb provision for sport at Wellingborough School will instil a lifelong love for sport as well as providing individuals with the added benefits that sport provides such as self-discipline, teamwork and fair play.

Termly sports trips to professional matches

Talented Athlete Programme

50 County Representatives

Sporting Alumni

WillChudley CoventryRFC

JamesSales Northamptonshire CountyCricketand EnglandU19

AlexWaller NorthamptonSaints RFC

AnnePanter EnglandHockey

JasmineTitmus FormerLancashire WomensCricket Captain

Beyond the classroom

Our Co-Curricular programme blends inside the classroom with outside the classroom and is an extremely important part of the life and ethos of Wellingborough School. Pupils can choose from a wide variety of co-curricular activities, which aim to accommodate all abilities and most interests, at lunchtimes, after school and at weekends – so you can be sure to find something that suits you!

A School tradition since 1900, the CCF aims to develop cadets’ personal qualities and leadership. Pupils start their compulsory CCF journey in Year 9 and apply for one of four sections: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force. At the end of Year 10, pupils can choose to begin their CCF leadership training or choose to try some other leadership options.

250 pupils take part in DofE

Gold - sailing, walking, cycling

Silver - canoeing, walking, cycling

Bronze - canoeing, walking, cycling

4 sections of CCF Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force

Fundraising for 6 charities a year

Volunteering in the local community

Extending Learning Beyond walls

With over 30 trips on offer each year, we provide pupils with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their horizons and extend their learning. Recent trips have included:

World War 1 Battlefields in Northern France

Year 9 English Visit to the Royal Theatre, contributing to the cultural capital of the school

Cold War Museum, Cosford, for a deeper understanding of economic and military implications

Year 13 Physicists and Computer Scientists visit to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland

Exploring Art galleries in London

Exploring glaciers and valleys in Iceland

Ski Trip to Austria

Harry Potter Warner Brother Studios visit, exploring the work of set and costume designers, animators, and concept artists

Iceland Trip 2023

Offering a diverse range of 125+ weekly activities

Pupils have the opportunity to nurture their passions and explore new interests; our offerings cater to all with options such as:

Acting Art

Astronomy

Chess Choir

Cookery

Craft

Cross Country

Culture Club

Debating

Design and Making Electric Guitar

Italian

Eco Club

Film Club Hockey

Just Dance

Loom Band Making

Mindfulness

Minecraft Club

Multi Sports

Outdoor Rangers

Poetry

Reading

Robotics and Coding

Rugby

Science

Storytelling

Building Lifelong Connections

The Old Wellingburian Club was formed in 1897 and has an active body of over 4,000 supporters around the world who are just as passionate about the School’s future as they are about its past. The Club enables former pupils to keep in touch with the School as well as each other, and to meet with other OWs of all age groups for social and sporting events.

The Club arranges regular year group reunions and sends out a hard copy Newsletter each year, as well as periodic emails. We have a wide presence on social media and our LinkedIn Group is a great way to network and exchange careers advice and support.

If you haven’t heard from the Club for a while, it’s probably because we do not have a current email address for you. Please contact the Club with your up-to-date contact details, we would love to hear from you.

Sophie Timms (82-92, W) OW Club President 2023 – 2024

In the H England

Our location in the Northamptonshire countryside of Spires and Shires, is a setting accessible by road and rail.

Within a ten minute walk and 5 minute bus journey from Wellingborough station, our central location offers a green large campus just a short distance from Wellingborough town centre and amenities.

Northamptonshire is home to the world-famous Silverstone circuit track which hosts the British Grand Prix and houses Mercedes engine manufacturing factory.

Bus routes

Minutes from Wellingborough Station

Minutes from Northampton

Originally named "Wendelingburgh", the town was founded in the early 6th century Saxon period by a Saxon leader called Waendel and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name of "Wendelburie". The town was granted a royal market charter in 1201, by King John of England.

Wellingborough School Map 2024

The Grounds

A. Staff Car Park

B. The Grove

C. Thatched Pavillion

D. Astroturf 1

E. Floodlit Grids

F. Bottom Courts

G. Astroturf 2

H. Cabbage Patch

I. 1st XV and XI

J. Co-Op

K. Embankment

L. Prep Field

About Us

6 Bus Routes

5 Minutes from Wellingborough Station with a shuttle bus provided

30 Minutes from Northampton Direct trains from London

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FAQs

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Do you take pupils at any stage of entry?

Pupils can join different year academic year, subject to ava entrance requirements. Our 7 and Sixth Form, but places Year 9 are also very popular

Entrance and Scholarships

Entry

We have available spaces for 2024 entrance; however year groups quickly fill up Speak to a member of the Admissions team if you are interested in a 2024 space Entrance to Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE results and therefore doesnt require the candidate to sit an entrance exam All candidates must be registered with us to sit Entrance Examinations

Scholarships

Exceptional ability is celebrated at Wellingborough, and the highly prized title of Scholar is one way in which talent is recognised A Scholarship is applied for by the pupil, and there is a rigorous selection process including an interview The title of Scholar is accompanied with a small monetary award - up to £100 per year in Years 7-11 and up to £200 per year in Sixth Form

Bursaries

Wellingborough is a diverse and welcoming community, a School which believes that our fees should not present a barrier to children who are in a position to benefit from the opportunities that we offer We can offer eligible parents or guardians financial assistance with tuition fees Such support is known as a Bursary and is aimed towards the Senior School, usually for pupils joining us in Year 7 or Lower Sixth The Bursary fund is finite and demand usually exceeds available resources It is important therefore that bursary applications are received on time

Get in Touch

At Wellingborough School we provide children and young adults with a world of opportunity.

Our main points of entry are Nursery, Reception, Years 3, 7 & Sixth Form. We also welcome new joiners at all entry points throughout the School, adding to the richness of our community.

The School wishes for prospective parents and pupils to fully understand our environment and ethos before committing and we encourage you to get to know us as you make that important decision of where to send your child to school. Make

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