Exciting Renovation: Technology Hub Underway at Historic School – What It Means for Students and the Community

A historic private school is kicking off a significant makeover. Wellingborough School, which is over 400 years old, is starting its first phase of a 30-year renovation. The first step? Expanding its design, technology, and science building.

This new addition will include workshops, a 220-seat lecture theatre, seminar rooms, and a computer lab. The completion is set for the end of this year.

Looking ahead, plans are in place for additional sports and science facilities, plus a new art and theatre space.

Andrew Holman, the headmaster, expressed excitement about the project. He stated, “We are thrilled to see the first stage of our 30-year vision becoming reality. The new Technology Centre will offer amazing opportunities for our students.” He highlighted how the upgraded facilities will greatly improve courses in Design Technology, Computing, and Food Technology.

This school has a rich history, founded in 1595 as a grammar school in the Tudor era. Today, it serves students from early years to sixth form.

Wellingborough School boasts a number of notable alumni, including pop star and vicar Richard Coles, Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller, and former Northampton North MP, Michael Ellis.