Life at Wellingborough
Pastoral Care is central to our philosophy, the personal welfare of pupils revolve around hour unique and historical House system. Every House has its own character, colour and charity, and is lead by a Housemaster or Housemistress. Pupils testify to its success and the pride in one’s House is palpable.
Each House and Year Group has its own dedicated building with locker, meeting and social facilities. The House system provides close pastoral support, but also give a sense of identity to pupils which long outlasts their time at the school.
Our Pastoral system is supported by our Wellbeing Team which provides an opportunity for pupils to address their concerns in a calm and neutral environment.
Introducing the pastoral system
The school promotes pupils’ self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence. Pupils are supported by pastoral staff in year groups and in the single-sex houses, which ensures that they are able to name a variety of adults to support them. Positive relationships are developed across the school through focused encouragement and praise provided by teachers. Pupils are happy to speak to their tutors about concerns and understand that further support is available at the wellbeing centre if required. Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education lessons help pupils of all ages to understand how to safeguard their own physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as that of others.
ISI Inspection, January 2025
