Moving from primary to secondary is an exciting and significant event. We acknowledge this important milestone and invest a significant amount of time and energy in ensuring that the transition is as smooth and problem free as possible.

We visit all our feeder primary schools on several occasions speaking with students and their class teachers so we know as much as possible about them before they begin with us in September. Specialist staff from Wrenn also meet very early in the process with parents of students with special educational needs, to discuss the provision that will be provided.

Our admissions policies

Our policies can be found on our main policies page here.

Where to apply 

Applications should be made via the admissions system of the Local Authority in which the family lives.

Applications for parents living in Northamptonshire should be made to Northamptonshire County Council.

Applications Deadline

The end of October is the deadline for your application to Wrenn School for year 7 the following September. Applications after this date will be classed as late and will fall under the County Council’s allocation procedures. Students to Wrenn are admitted without reference to ability, aptitude or culture.

Transport and access

Due to the nature of our regular catchment area we only currently operate one bus service to and from Earls Barton (Route 135). However the Academy sites are served by public transport from many outlying areas of the town and surrounding villages.

Information regarding public transport in and around Northamptonshire can be viewed at Northamptonshire County Council’s website here.

For home to school transport assistance, see here

We encourage students to access the School via foot and bicycle, where we have secure lockable facilities on both sites.

Transitional events

For any new year 7 parents who would like to take a tour of the school or have a meeting with Rebecca Hales (Director of Lower School) or would like to discuss your child’s admission to Wrenn School please contact Mrs Hales on rebecca.hales@wrennschool.org.uk to book an appointment.

We are always excited about our new cohort joining us in September and look forward to meeting all our new students within the months of May and June.

Students:

If you are starting Wrenn in year 7 in September and you have any questions, please use the online form by clicking on the button below.

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“My son has had an amazing couple of days and is now so excited about starting in September”.

Year 6 parent

“I can’t thank you enough, my son has had an amazing day and now cannot wait to join in September”.

Year 6 parent 

In year admissions are processed via North Northamptonshire council here.