Entrance testing & opportunities
Following registration your child will be invited to attend an Entrance Testing and Taster Day.
During their visit children will enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities alongside current pupils, as well as complete their entrance assessments.
Entrance testing days
In addition to our Entrance Testing Days, we offer ‘ad hoc’ testing dates throughout the academic year during term time.
Following a successful entrance examination and references from your child’s current school, we will be able to offer a place.
Students applying for Sixth Form are required to sit a CAT 4 Assessment and will be invited for an interview with the Headmaster, offers are subject to successful GCSE results and A level subject requirements.
- 11+ Year 7 Admissions Testing - Monday 23rd January 26
- 13+ Year 9 Admissions Testing - Monday 23rd January 26
- 16+ 6th Form Admissions Interviews - Monday 23rd January 26
Our scholarship programme
At Wellingborough School, we are committed to recognising and nurturing excellence. Our scholarship programme is designed to support pupils who demonstrate outstanding ability, potential and, dedication in their chosen field.
Available in Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport, scholars benefit from a structured programme of enrichment and support, tailored to their area of expertise.
Scholarship assessments dates for 2026 entry:
- Music and Drama: 13th January 2026
- Academic: 19th January 2026
- Sport and Art: 20th January 2026
New Headmaster's Scholarship (16+)
We are thrilled to launch a new scholarship exclusively for Sixth Form students. Open to both new and current students, this scholarship recognises exceptional talent among our Scholarship applicants and offers a 10% fee remission, with means-tested support available up to 100%.
The Headmaster’s Scholarship celebrates excellence in: Academic, Creative Arts and Sport.
There is no separate assessment for Headmaster’s Scholarships, students are selected by the Headmaster from our Scholarship Programme applicants.
Decisions will be announced on the 30th January 2026.
*While there is a fee remission for our Headmaster’s Scholars, there are no school fee reductions for our standard scholarship applicants.
