Wrekin College
Wrekin College is a co-ed boarding and day school in Wellington, Shropshire, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1880. Boarding fees are £12,240 - £15,500 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Wrekin College
The story, ethos and character of Wrekin College.
- Setting
- Town
- Head
- Mr Simon Platford MBE Joint Acting

The Wrekin school community is very strong, with excellent relationships between pupils and staff. Wrekin was 140 years old in 2020, with all the traditions of an English education. But it is also a cosmopolitan, vibrant community. We have two junior houses and six senior houses, three of which accommodate both our UK and international boarders combined.
Opportunities abound in music, art, sport, drama, debating, Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh, as well as many other activities. However, our focus is on academic achievement, producing well-educated and rounded individuals, with a wealth of skills to enable them to confidently enter the world of further education and employment.
Wrekin also has its own Business School, providing pupils with an environment in which they can immerse themselves in the world of business.

Our unique, purpose-built Business School, gives pupils exceptional opportunities cross-curricular learning in an office-style setting. Employability is at the heart of Wrekin. The Wrekin Business School was created not only to provide our Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Psychology students with an environment in which they can immerse themselves in the world of business but also allow the whole school to experience guest lectures, life skill seminars and real world business challenges to help them with their future careers.
What the school is known for? Wrekin is known for its excellent pastoral care and its caring community. Our care and in-depth individual knowledge of every pupil allows us to push them to achieve the very best that they are capable of. This is greatly helped by our Challenge Grade Review system, with regular (monthly) reporting informing parents and pupils whether they are on track to achieve the very best they are capable of achieving, and if not, targets to help them improve.







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Academics at Wrekin College
What pupils study at Wrekin College — and where it takes them.

GCSES include English Language and Literature, Mathematics (Maths), Science, Art and Design, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, History, French, Spanish, Music, Physical Education (PE) and Product Design (Design Technology). A levels include Accounting, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, Psychology and Religious Studies (RS).
BTECs are offered in Agriculture, Business and Sport. Wrekin also offers the opportunity to undertake and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). +1 photos Performing and creative arts The impact of music on the lives of our children can never be overestimated.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
In 2025 our leavers matriculated to: Swansea University Computer Science Conservatoire Musical Theatre University of Birmingham Economics Bangor University Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Newcastle University Food Business Management and Marketing University of Exeter International Foundation Year Falmouth University Interior Architecture with Professional Placement Oxford Brookes University Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship King's College London, University of London General Engineering Durham University Politics Loughborough College Sports Coaching Liverpool John Moores University Sport Development and Coaching Manchester Metropolitan University Human Geography Lancaster University Law Hartpury University Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year)Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion Marketing Tokyo Business Management University of Oxford Music Oxford Brookes University Digital Marketing SOAS University of London LLB Law University of the Arts London Advertising Lancaster University Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry Aston University, Birmingham International Business and Management Newcastle University Agri-Business Management Edge Hill University Physical Education and School Sport Oxford Brookes University Real Estate Finance University of Exeter Exercise and Sport Sciences The University of Edinburgh Global Law Manchester Metropolitan University Event Management Lancaster University Physics with Astrophysics Liverpool John Moores University Sport Business University of Leeds Philosophy University of Birmingham Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences University of Liverpool Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry Oxford Brookes University Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Bath Spa University Law (Professional Placement Year)University of Central Lancashire Biology University of York History of Art University of Glasgow Spanish/Geography Liverpool John Moores University Events Management Loughborough University Psychology with Criminology (with placement year)University of Leeds English, Theatre and Performance University of Essex Events Management University of Central Lancashire Cyber Security Newcastle University Sport and Exercise Science University of York Business Management University of Kent Military History The University of Edinburgh Law Lancaster University Biomedical Science University of Manchester Psychology University of Exeter Finance: Business Management with Year Abroad Manchester Metropolitan University Events Management University of Reading Economics and Finance Aberystwyth University Sport and Exercise Science Cardiff University Engineering with Foundation Year Cardiff University Music and English Literature Cardiff University Biological Sciences (Zoology)Coventry University Psychology Durham University History Durham University Sport and Exercise Sciences Durham University Philosophy, Politics and Economics Glion/La Roches Business and Marketing Harper Adams University Agriculture Hult International Business School Business Administration Imperial College London Biological Sciences Keele University Rehabilitation and Exercise Science Keele University Geology and Physical Geography Lancaster University Geography Loughborough University Psychology Loughborough University Automotive Engineering Manchester Metropolitan University Business Management Milan University Film Making Newcastle University Agri-Business Management Newcastle University Mechanical Engineering Nottingham Trent University Psychology (Forensic Psychology)Nottingham Trent University Real Estate Northumbria University International Relations and Politics Oxford Brookes University International Business Management Royal Agricultural University Real Estate Royal Agricultural University Real Estate Royal Holloway University of London English The University of Edinburgh Graphic Design The University of Edinburgh Business Management The University of Edinburgh Architecture University College London Audiology University of Birmingham Civil Engineering University of Bristol Zoology University of California San Diego Engineering University of Chester Early Childhood and Primary Education University of Chester Banking and Finance University of Chichester Musical Theatre (Film Acting)University of Exeter Computer Science University of Exeter Exercise and Sport Sciences University of Glasgow Biochemistry University of Kent Law University of Leeds Journalism University of Leeds International Business University of Leeds Geography University of Liverpool International Business University of Liverpool Modern Languages University of Manchester Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional University of Nottingham Aerospace Engineering University of Oxford Computer Science University of Reading Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Placement Year University of Southampton Maritime Engineering with Industrial University of Southampton Politics University of Surrey Law University of Toronto Psychology University of Warwick Philosophy, Politics and Economics University of the West of England Product Design Technology University of the West of England International Relations University of York English Bath Spa University Architecture BIMM University Songwriting Cardiff University History Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport Coaching Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport and Exercise Science Coventry University Computer Science Coventry University Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Coventry University Music and Audio Production Durham University Theology and Religion Falmouth University Film with Integrated Foundation Year Goldsmiths, University of London Popular Music Harper Adams University Agriculture Harper Adams University Food Science and Innovation Hartpury University Physical Education with School Sport Harper and Keele Veterinary School Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Keele University Business Management Keele University History Keele University Politics Kent University Computer Science Lancaster University Mechatronic Engineering Liverpool John Moores University Accounting and Finance Liverpool John Moores University International Relations and Politics London South Bank University Sociology Loughborough University Business with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway)Loughborough University Construction Engineering Management Loughborough University Graphic Design Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year Loughborough University Physics with Computing Loughborough University Politics, Philosophy and Economics Manchester Metropolitan University Marketing Nottingham Trent University Business Management Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Trent University Furniture and Product Design Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes Foundation in Business Royal Agricultural University Royal Holloway, University of London Politics Sheffield Hallam Classical Studies and Philosophy Swansea University Biology Teeside University Concept Art University of Birmingham Politics and Social Policy University of Bristol English and Spanish University of Chester Business Management and Marketing Management University of Exeter Neuroscience University of Glasgow Psychology University of Hertfordshire Music Composition for Technology for Film and Games University of Leeds Environment and Business University of Leicester Computer Science University of Leicester Economics University of Liverpool Law University of Liverpool Philosophy and French University of Liverpool Politics University of Manchester Geography University of Oxford Philosophy and German University of Sheffield Business Management and Modern Languages and Cultures University of Warwick Mathematics University of Wolverhampton University of Wolverhampton Business Management University of York Philosophy, Politics and Economics University of York Biochemistry Aberystwyth University Genetics/Biochemistry Anglia Ruskin University Forensic Science Aston University Accounting and Finance Bath Spa University Business and Psychology Bournemouth University Business & Management Harper Adams University Animal Production Science Harper Adams University Agri-Business Harper Adams University Agriculture with Farm Business Management Harper Adams University Agriculture De Montfort University Computer Science De Montfort University Accounting and Finance Durham University Geography Durham University Liberal Arts Hartbury University Sports Performance and Coaching Lancaster University Sports and Exercise Science Lancaster University Fine Art Leeds Beckett University Psychology Leeds Beckett University Sport Business Management x 2Liverpool John Moores University Journalism Liverpool John Moores University Accounting and Finance Liverpool John Moores University Criminology LMA Musical Theatre Loughborough University Accounting and Financial Management Oxford Brookes University Law with Criminology Oxford Brookes University Physical Activity and Health Promotion Royal Holloway, University of London Law Swansea Material Science and Engineering University of Birmingham Psychology University of Birmingham History and Politics University of Bristol English and History University of Cambridge Law University of Central Lancashire Aerospace Engineering University of Chest
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Wrekin College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Wrekin College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 2, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No

Boarding at Wrekin is divided between the three houses Bayley, Tudor (both boys) and Hadden Hall (girls). Our aim is to ensure that every boarder has a safe and happy environment in which to live. The staff attached to each House in their role as Tutors share the responsibility of caring for every boy and girl in the House alongside the Housemaster and Housemistress.
Everything possible is by House staff to ensure that all pupils feel secure and have an adult they can trust to turn to in time of need. A programme of improvement to our boarding houses began in 2021. TWIG stands for The Wrekin International Group.
A genuine home away from home

Each House at Wrekin has its own distinctive character, and rapidly becomes a home from home, both for boarders and day pupils. Our junior House, Lancaster, is split into boys' and girls' sections, housed separately and with their own Housemaster and Housemistress.
Lancaster House is a very important part of the school. It gives our younger pupils their own territory, leadership and reward system, allowing them to develop and settle gradually into senior school life. From the Third Form onwards, pupils join one of two girls' Houses (Roslyn and Clarkson) or one of three boys' Houses (York, Tudor and Bayley).







We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Wrekin College admissions
How children join Wrekin College, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school

Places for one term students are very limited and capped each year. Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests Admissions process The agent/applicant completes and sends school registration form, copy of passport together with £120 fee and a set of the latest school reports.
The School English and Maths tests are sent to the pupil in line with their age on entry. A virtual interview will also be conducted online if the pupil is unable to attend in . The application is progressed to offer stage where applicable. A deposit of £1600 (EU) or £2600 (Non-EU) will secure a .
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Wrekin College fees & funding
What Wrekin College costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Wrekin College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Wrekin College against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Wrekin College location & travel
Where Wrekin College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Sutherland Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 3BH, England Airport transfer The school can arrange airport transfer using our local DBS-checked taxi company. New students will receive a transport booking form, current students will receive an email from their house parent asking for information on their travel arrangements.
Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1952 265603 Website https://wrekinoldhall. com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Birmingham 45 50 2. Manchester 66 80 3. London Heathrow 146 140 4.
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