Is Wrekin College a boarding school or a day school?

Wrekin College is a day school (independent). No residential boarding is offered.

Does Wrekin College require an entrance exam?

No entrance exam is required at Wrekin College. Admission is based on academic records and a school reference.

What ages does Wrekin College accept?

Wrekin College welcomes students aged 4 to 19.

How many students attend Wrekin College?

Wrekin College has approximately 517 students.

Is Wrekin College accredited?

Wrekin College is accredited by BSA. Accreditation was last verified in 2026.

What languages are taught at Wrekin College?

Wrekin College offers instruction in English.

What is the inspection rating of Wrekin College?

Wrekin College received a rating of "Standards Met" from ISI. The inspection found that all Independent School Standards are met across all assessed areas.

Wrekin College — International School in Telford

Wrekin College is an international school in Telford, United Kingdom. Founded in 1937. It serves 517 students for students aged 4–19. Annual tuition ranges from $49,742 to $66,681 USD.

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1937

Year Founded

517

Students Enrolled

Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations

BSA

Languages of Instruction

English

Academic Performance

Standards Met

ISI

Pastoral: Excellent (ISI 2023)

ISI Inspection Report

The inspection found that all Independent School Standards are met across all assessed areas. Leaders have undertaken extensive self-evaluation and created a clear vision for improvement, with teachers providing positive learning environments and secure subject knowledge. The school offers extensive extra-curricular activities and maintains effective safeguarding, though areas for development include strengthening careers guidance for younger pupils and refining the assessment system.

ISI Standards

Met

Key Strengths

Leaders have undertaken extensive self-evaluation which covers all aspects of a pupil's life and experience in the school

Teachers provide a positive environment, where pupils are encouraged to take an active role in their learning

Teachers have secure subject knowledge

The boarding community is welcoming, supportive and respectful

Pupils' mental health and emotional wellbeing is supported through the school's wellbeing centre and a team of highly trained staff

The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities with high participation rates

There is an atmosphere of civility between pupils and across age groups with polite and cordial behaviour

Leaders work effectively with external agencies

Areas for Development

Embed the revised curriculum for Years 7 and 8 and extend the options available to pupils in the sixth form to widen the educational provision

Develop the careers advice and guidance given to pupils, especially in the younger years, so that they feel prepared for the next stage of their education

Further develop the assessment grading system, to be more informative and helpful to both pupils and their parents

Ensure all staff, including support staff, have the same depth of knowledge and understanding of safeguarding as other staff in the school

Ensure that safeguarding records contain all required details in one place, to enable efficient review of the issues and the actions that have taken to safeguard pupils

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Key facts

Founded

1937

Ages

4–19 (Co-ed)

Pupils on roll

517

Inspectorate

ISI

About

Wrekin College is a flourishing co-educational day and boarding school set in a beautiful part of Shropshire, combining rural and urban benefits with strong transport links. Over 140 years old, it blends traditional English education with a cosmopolitan, vibrant community focused on intellectual curiosity and inspiring teaching. The school features a distinctive Sixth Form with a university-like environment and its own Business School supported by real companies and entrepreneurs.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Strong school community, stimulating intellectual curiosity, university-style Sixth Form, proprietary Business School with real-world business immersion, excellent pastoral relationships between pupils and staff.