Wrekin Prep Experience and Discover Day
Wrekin Prep Experience and Discover Day
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Enabling every child to thrive
Love the journey
Shaped for every child
Providing A unique approach to education that truly puts children at the heart of all we do
By getting to know each pupil we bring out their best, teaching them to aspire within a community where they can be themselves, achieve and belong.
Ben Smith and Simon Platford MBE - Joint Acting Heads
Heads' welcome
it is our pleasure to extend a very warm welcome to Wrekin College
Wrekin is a truly unique place to live, learn and work. There is something distinctive about Wrekinians - a strength and a quiet confidence nurtured by a supportive community where taking risks, embracing challenges and living adventurously are always applauded.
We aim to develop happy and confident young people who think independently, act with integrity and possess the range of skills needed to shape their own futures. Rooted in a strong pastoral system, we provide a rich and challenging academic curriculum alongside a remarkable range of extra-curricular activities. With an enviable reputation in music, sport and outdoor education, Wrekin provides an environment where every individual can discover their passions and thrive.
Designed for success
From their very first day, we strive to know, include & teach each child to aspire.
But what really sets us apart is our community.
Love the journey
The journey begins
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The journey's next big step
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The journey from afar
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Peter Grimsdale Memorial Concert with guest conductor Philip Stopford
Peter Grimsdale Memorial Concert with guest conductor Philip Stopford
Please join us for an evening of choral music, featuring all the choirs of Wrekin College and members of the Jackfield Band, to celebrate the life of Peter Grimsdale, a loyal Wrekin parent who sadly passed away at the beginning of the year. The evening will be conducted by the composer Philip Stopford and we are delighted to welcome him back to Wrekin after he officially opened our Music School in January 2020.
All profits from the concert will go to The Christie Hospital, Manchester where Peter was treated during his illness.
Coming soon
New Headmaster for Wrekin College
Wrekin College will welcome Steve Green as its new Headmaster from September 2026.
Steve is currently Head of the Senior School at Queen’s College Taunton, a co-educational 1-18 day and boarding school, where he previously served as Deputy Head (Academic) after joining the school in 2018. As part of his broad leadership remit, he chairs the school’s Education and Safeguarding Committee and is responsible for High Performance Learning.
Having begun his teaching career in 2004, Steve has built extensive leadership experience across both the maintained and independent sectors. Earlier roles included Head of Sixth Form at The Kings of Wessex Academy and Vice Principal at Holyrood Academy, Somerset. He later became the Head at Axe Valley Academy in Devon before moving to Queen’s College, where he has played a central role in shaping its direction and contributing widely to the life of the school community.
Outside school, Steve enjoys a range of sporting and outdoor pursuits including cricket, golf and distance running. He is also a keen walker of the family’s Golden Retrievers and enjoys wing foiling whenever he can. He will be joined at Wrekin by his wife Kate and their two teenage children.
Our school
At Wrekin College, we believe education should be transformative.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help every pupil discover and become their best self. Everything we do, from our academic curriculum to our co-curricular opportunities, is designed to stretch, challenge, and inspire. Academic excellence is our foundation, but it is personal growth that defines us. Here, pupils are encouraged to reach for their best—because success is not a comparison, but a journey of individual achievement.
Our Pillars
Be known. Be wrekin
At Wrekin College, our aim is to provide an inspiring education that enables every child to thrive - in the classroom and beyond. Central to this aim is The Wrekin Way – our unique approach to education that truly puts children at the heart of all we do.
As one of the UK’s leading all-through co-educational day and boarding schools, we pride ourselves on offering inspiring opportunities, outstanding pastoral care and progressive teaching that leads to academic excellence. From their very first day, we strive to know, include and teach each child to aspire.
When pupils join us, something special happens - they become Wrekinians, encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions and to excel above and beyond. They are known, included and valued as part of the Wrekin family within which they can take their place, be themselves and belong. This is inspiring education, The Wrekin Way.
Academic excellence
The core purpose of Wrekin College is providing an exceptional educational experience through teaching and supporting pupils to enable them to reach their full academic potential using an emphasis on individual attention and a focus on inspiration to achieve.
Pastoral care
Pastoral care in our school ensures every pupil feels safe, supported, and valued. We are committed to nurturing wellbeing and fostering positive relationships to help pupils thrive.
Inspiring opportunities
Our school offers a holistic curriculum enriched by a broad co-curricular program that inspires growth beyond the classroom. With our Character Adventure Training Programme alongside academic opportunities we empower pupils for life.
admissions
Begin an unforgettable adventure
LOVE THE JOURNEY
It all starts with a chat
The first step to joining Wrekin is to get in touch. Drop us an email or give us a call. We can guide you through the whole admissions process and address any questions, big or small, about how to join. We can arrange for you to come in for a personalised tour, or perhaps you might prefer to visit on an Open Day. The first step is simply to say hello.
School life
Nurturing Ambition and Building Foundations for Life.
At Wrekin, we inspire happy, confident pupils who think independently, live by strong values, and develop a wide range of skills to shape their futures. Rooted in a trusted pastoral system, we combine a rich academic curriculum with an exceptional variety of extracurricular opportunities, earning a well-deserved reputation in music, sport, outdoor education and much more.
With small classes and expert, approachable teachers, our broad curriculum allows each pupil to follow their unique path. Wrekin is a place where learning is exciting and challenging, where pupils are encouraged to try new things, embrace failure as part of growth, discover their strengths, and celebrate the successes of others in a vibrant, supportive community.
A dramatic journey
At Wrekin College, we nurture confident, independent learners through personalised pastoral care, a broad academic and extracurricular programme, and a supportive community that celebrates growth, resilience, and achievement.
A literary journey
The core purpose of Wrekin College is providing exceptional educational experiences through teaching and supporting pupils to enable them to reach their full academic potential.
A sporting journey
At Wrekin, our sporting spirit is exceptional. We set high standards across all our core sports and offer a wide-ranging programme that allows every pupil to get involved, no matter their interests or experience.
A scientific journey
Our science curriculum is essential for fostering critical thinking, nurturing curiosity, and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and engage with the rapidly evolving world around them.
A musical journey
Our music calendar provides a huge number of opportunities for our pupils. Master classes with musicians of international repute and performances in concerts and services are an absolutely integral part of the school calendar.
An artistic journey
Wrekin College has excellent art and DT facilities, and these spaces form the heart of artistic endeavour at Wrekin. All are vibrant spaces where creative ideas come to life and imaginations are made visual.
News
Activities and events from across our school
Academic Lecture Series - Lent Term
This term, pupils enjoyed a series of academic lectures spanning music, law, and beyond…
Third Form Complete Bronze DofE Training Walk in Shropshire Hills
The Third Form recently travelled to Caer Caradoc in the Shropshire Hills to undertake…
Wrekin Netball third in country at National Cup
Historic Achievement for Wrekin Netball as They Secure Places in Both National Schools…
New Headmaster for Wrekin College
Wrekin College will welcome Steve Green as its new Headmaster from September 2026. …