WRENN SCHOOL in Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

Education Centre Information: Wrenn School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Northamptonshire
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2013
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1437
Number of boys: 732
Number of girls: 705
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Wrenn School was established in l975. It is housed in accommodation formerly occupied by Welling borough Grammar School and the High School. The school buildings are attractive and well-kept, set in open, pleasant grounds and have been augmented over the years. Most recent additions include art and drama facilities with a gallery, science and mathematics suites and a new artificial turf pitch and changing room, a music centre that opened in September 2005. Other facilities of the school include: IT suites and splendid provision for careers, libraries and the sixth form. The popular multi-cultural school strives for all round excellence and has twice obtained the Schools Curriculum Award. Extra-curricular clubs form an important part of school life and included drama, dance, choirs, orchestra, wind band, string group, chess, French, environmental society and sports. The school aims to encourage its pupils to think well of themselves as capable of excellence and to aim high.