Wellington College
Overview
Wellington College was granted its Royal Charter in 1853 as the "Royal and Religious Foundation"; the national memorial to the Great Duke. It quickly became, and remains, one of the great national schools. It stands in an attractive, secure and completely self-contained 400-acre woodland estate in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Academic success is the College's number-one priority. Wellington has 17 houses (currently 11 for boys and 6 for girls), including one sixth-form house and one day house each for boys and girls.
Unique Points
The College is famous as well for its sporting prowess. Whether it be rugby, golf or polo, netball, lacrosse, hockey, athletics or swimming, coaching is to the highest national, and indeed, in some cases, international standards. The facilities to enable this level of excellence in providing for boys' and girls' sport are second to none.
