A brief glimpse of a lively and caring Grammar School
Key facts about Wellington College
- is a co-educational, non-denominational and caring Grammar School
- welcomes parents, listens to their concerns and values the home – school partnership
- emphasises individual fulfilment and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of education
- holds high expectations of all pupils in terms of behaviour and school work
- empowers bright young people to achieve the best results of which they are capable
- challenges and supports young people to improve themselves in many ways
- places new pupils in unstreamed classes, with others from their primary school, where possible
- looks after new pupils through a specialist Year 8 Team:- Head of Year and Form Tutors
- runs effective pastoral care and personal/social development programmes
- draws pupils from a wide area and many feeder schools
- offers a wide curriculum, currently 23 Subjects to GCSE and 21 to ‘A’ Level
- gives structured careers guidance, especially for subject choices and university entrance
- provides work experience and work shadowing opportunities for all pupils
- maintains extensive extra – curricular activities, trips and visits
- has unsurpassed recreational facilities including astro-turf pitch, sports hall and fitness suite
- gives particular emphasis to music; staff are supported by Tutors from Belfast School of Music
- aspires to be a centre of excellence
- has buildings, resources, equipment and staff to deliver a high quality 21st Century education
