Best secondary schools in Wellingborough (2026)
Wellingborough has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, in the top 26% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 43.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Wellingborough has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 26% in England |
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Wellingborough |
51.2 | 50.2 | 54% | Good | |
2 Bottom 19% in England |
Wrenn School Wellingborough |
40.3 | 40.9 | 28% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 18% in England |
Weavers Academy Wellingborough |
40.1 | 39.8 | 29% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Wellingborough?
On exam results over the last three years, Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Wellingborough, in the top 26% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.