Telford and Wrekin
Wrekin College
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries are means-tested and can provide assistance with fees. Parents' financial circumstances will be taken into account; please speak to our admissions dep…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Those that do particularly well in their 11+ Entrance Assessment will be invited back to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship involving extension papers and an inte…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Day on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Both Wrekin Prep, Wrekin Senior and Wrekin Sixth will be welcomi…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 177 | 15.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 88 | 28.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 98 | 24.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 107 | 28.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 123610 |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Ben Smith |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | TF1 3BH |
| Latest pupils | 177 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3BH
http://www.wrekincollege.com/View local authority page1952265600| DfE number | 6001 |
| UKPRN | 10008607 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1937 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |