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Wrenn School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wrenn School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1465 pupils, and a capacity of 1632 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,465

Pupils

1,632

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Wrenn School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wrenn School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Wrenn School — School Information

Full address
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139961

Other Secondary Schools in Wellingborough

If Wrenn School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wellingborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wrenn School

Is Wrenn School oversubscribed?

Wrenn School is operating close to its capacity of 1632 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wrenn School?

Admission to Wrenn School is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Wrenn School cover?

Wrenn School is a secondary school in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wrenn School?

Wrenn School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.