Wrekin College

Wrekin prides itself on stimulating intellectual curiosity, providing excellent and inspiring teaching, and making learning exciting.

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    Wrekin College

    When Sir John Bayley founded Wrekin College in 1880, he wanted to establish a school which would be different. In particular, he said “the danger of any school is that of falling into a narrow groove of teaching all children as though they were turned out by Mother Nature in stereotyped fashion, of failing to realise that any successful school is one where each pupil receives individual attention”. This has been Wrekin’s philosophy ever since.

    At Wrekin we pride ourselves on stimulating intellectual curiosity, providing excellent and inspiring teaching, and making learning exciting. Our guiding principle is to help every child achieve the most they are capable of, prepare them for the competitive world they will enter, and give them a lasting sense of the pleasure and value of learning that will enrich their future. The range and quality of activities available to every pupil at Wrekin is exceptional, especially for a school this size. Wonderful facilities and highly dedicated staff support pupils’ development and achievements in these areas.

    Category: Senior, Sixth Form

    Pupils: Co-Education

    Type: Boarding and Day

    Religious Affiliation: Church of England

    Roll: 328 Boys / / 240 Girls

    Day pupils: 461

    Boarder Number: 107

    Age Range: 11-18 Years

    Founded: 1880

    Location Description

    104 acre campus, close to the market town of Wellington and with easy access to M54 at Junction 6. Excellent rail links.

    School Contact Details

    Headteacher: Mr Toby Spence

    Contact for enquiries: Ros Curel

    Sutherland Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 3BH

    Tel: 01952 265603

    Email: admissions@wrekincollege.com

    www.wrekinoldhall.com

    Facilities

    Purpose-built Business School, Music School, purpose-built and fully equipped 200-seat theatre, specialised Art and Design Studios, Dance studio, computer suites, library, Chapel and Sixth Form Centre.

    We have excellent facilities for rugby, football, hockey, netball, tennis, squash, athletics and cricket as well as a 25 metre, 6 lane, indoor swimming pool, two floodlit all- weather (astroturf) sports pitches, large sports centre, fitness suite and gym, indoor rowing facilities and Fives courts.

    Extensive extra-curricular activities programme includes fencing, fives, squash, fitness training, basketball, sailing and canoeing as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Combined Cadet Force.

    Both full, weekly and flexi-boarding is available.

    Scholarships

    11+, 13+, 16+ : Academic, Art, Design, Music, Performing Arts, Sport and All Round scholarships available.

    Means-tested bursaries also available.

    Please contact our admissions department for full details.

    Entrance Requirements

    Wrekin is non-selective but we do have Entrance Exams at 11+ and 13+. Those entering at 13+ can opt to do Common Entrance if they wish. 16+ applicants are also assessed and have an interview.

    For full entrance requirements and more information please contact our admissions department.

    Fees

    2024/2025

    All Per term.

    Years 7 and 8

    Day fee – £6,250. Weekly boarding – £9,110.

    Full boarding (UK pupils) – £11,150.

    Full Boarding (International students) :  £12,070

     

    Years 9 to 13

    Day fee – £7,530. Weekly boarding – £10,670.

    Full boarding  (UK students) – £13,050.

    Full Boarding (International students): – £14,120

    Fees include lunch for day pupils and all meals for boarders.

     

    Affiliations/Memberships

    HMC, BSA, AEGIS, Society of Heads

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    OPEN DAYS

    All visits are welcome, please contact the school

    Open Days are held each October and March.

    Virtual Visit page

    For information about our open events or to arrange a personal visit please contact the Admissions Office tel: 01952 265603 or email: admissions@wrekincollege.com

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