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Discover your potential

We believe that every child has immense potential that, in the right environment, can be uncovered, nurtured and realised.

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Meet the Master

“If I had to put my finger on the one aspect of Wellington College that excites me most, it is the all-pervading culture of ambition and aspiration, an atmosphere which encourages every pupil, teacher and parent to believe that anything is possible.”

James Dahl

15th Master of Wellington

Meet the Master

At a glance

1st

school in the UK to introduce wellbeing to the curriculum

Excellence in care

12

individuals or teams took part in national finals last year

Sport

150

co-curricular activities are available

The Arts

91.7%

91.7% of all grades were A*-B (A-level) or 7-5 (IB)

Our Learning Philosophy

IB

consistently amongst the highest achieving IB schools in the world over the last 5 years

Examination results

6000+

pupils and parents in our global professional and social network

The Wellington Community

10

awards won in 2024 /25

Our awards

Our values

Underpinning everything we do at Wellington are our five College values.

Kindness.

Courage.

Respect.

Integrity.

Responsibility.

We ask everyone in the Wellington Community to live by these values in order to cultivate a happy, productive and supportive school environment.

How we live our values

What's new

Music

Welly Unplugged Returns at the V&A

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Athletics

OW Athletics Success: Will Crowned National Champion and Arthur Selected for World Para Athletics Championships

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News

Taking on the Tough Mudder for Young Lives vs Cancer

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Event

16th Festival of Education 2026

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We’re looking forward to the @schoolsshow this Thursday, where our Head, @welly_master, will be joining Millfield’s Head, Gavin Horgan, for a conversation on “What Makes a School World-Class.” 📍 Talks Theatre | 🕛 12pm If you’re at the Show, do come along to hear James share his thoughts on wh...

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WTV’s done it again. A Pitch Perfect parody, a brand-new team and plenty of Wellington spirit. 🎬 Introducing the aca-awesome Prefect Team 2025–26! #WTV #PitchPerfect #Prefects #AcaAwesome #OurWellington

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WTV return with another masterpiece in the making! After weeks of filming and editing, the 2025/26 Prefects Video is nearly ready for release. Until then, here’s a sneak peek at some behind-the-scenes footage we couldn’t resist sharing! 🎥 #WellyTelly #OurWellington #WTV #Prefects

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Welly Unplugged returned for the first time this academic year, with the stunning surroundings of the V&A providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of live acoustic music at its very best. The event featured 14 performances from our talented pupils, showcasing a mix of solos, duos, and trios...

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Wellington College is proud to celebrate the success of two recent Old Wellingtonians on the athletics stage. Will Alexander (S 25) ended his 2025 season in style, winning the Senior Boys English Schools Combined Events Championships with a superb all-round performance that secured him the natio...

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There is a tradition for the Prefect Team to take on a challenge at the start of the academic year, not only to build teamwork and push themselves, but most importantly to support a charity close to their hearts. A bonus is always the chance to put some staff through their paces, in particular Mr...

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Berkshire
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