Wellington College

Independent

National rank

69=

27

Rank last year

87.5%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

83.3%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

James Dahl

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,140 (13-18)

Head teacher

James Dahl

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,140 (13-18)

Head teacher

James Dahl

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,140 (13-18)

UK day fees per term*

£12,700 (13-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£17,370 (13-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 79

Grade

%

A*

31.5

A

34.9

B

21.2

A*/A

66.3

A*-B

87.5

GCSE 2024 rank: 67=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

65

A/7

18.3

A*/A/9/8/7

83.3

International baccalaureate 2024 rank: 9=

Grade

%

Higher Level 7

32.3

Higher Level 6

47.6

Higher Level 5

14.8

Higher Level 7 and 6

79.9

Higher Level 7, 6 and 5

94.7

Diploma pass

100

Average IB points

38.4

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school wants its pupils to be inspired by what they do, to adopt a genuine intellectual approach to their schooling and to have the ability to engage with their local, national and international communities … Pupils’ academic achievements are excellent and examination results reflect high levels of academic and intellectual achievement … They are ambitious and independent in their approach to learning, knowing that there is support on hand. Pupils are reflective and demonstrate consideration of the factors which have an impact on their development. They display resilience in their learning, taking new challenges in their stride in response to an environment which encourages risk-taking. Pupils are open-minded, seeing the diversity of backgrounds in the school as an enrichment.” There was a short visit in 2023.
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About the school

  • Wellington College, a co-ed school in Berkshire, was founded in 1853 as a living memorial to the Duke of Wellington. Its values are kindness, respect, courage, integrity and responsibility.
  • More than 100 Wellingtonians have won places at Oxbridge and many others offers from top US universities during the past four years. About 72 per cent of sixth-formers received results of A*-A or HL6 at A-level and IB, and 91 per cent achieved A*-B or HL5. 
  • The school has previously won the Boarding School Association’s best community work award for its programme in which teachers and pupils provide tutoring and friendship to local refugee children. 
  • There are 150 co-curricular activities and 70 clubs and societies, from the school’s television company, WTV, to the pupil-run radio station, DukeBox, which reaches listeners in 41 countries. Popular societies include medicine, girls’ football, feminism, culture, LGBTQ+ and architecture.
  • The school’s charitable Prince Albert Foundation funds means-tested fee assistance and offers full awards, including covering the cost of uniform, other set-up costs and enrichment opportunities.
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