Wadebridge School

Wadebridge School is an oversubscribed highly successful 11-16 academy with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. We are proud to be a Single Academy Trust, meaning we can focus on what matters most – our students, staff, and wider community. As a school, we invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and provide a collaborative and supportive working environment.

A School that Cares – About Students & Staff

At Wadebridge School, we balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement with a strong commitment to student wellbeing. We work tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives, ensuring they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed academically and personally.

We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff. In 2020, our work in this area was recognised with a Gold Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Some of the wellbeing strategies we have implemented include:

- A strongly resourced and dedicated SEND Support Staffing Team

- High Quality, regular CPD to drive aspirational student outcomes

- A dedicated team of Health Champions promoting positive staff wellbeing

- Department Planning Time (Additional PPA on top of statutory requirements) embedded with the 1265

- Access to both internal external High quality CPD opportunities

- Aspirational in our relentless pursuit to deliver strong outcomes for our students and wider community underpinned by our CARE Values on a daily basis.

Live and Work in a Stunning Part of the Country

This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Wadebridge is a vibrant town in North Cornwall, offering a fantastic quality of life with a strong sense of community. The school is well-connected, with easy access to both Cornwall and Devon, making it an ideal location for those who love both the coast and the countryside.

Whether you enjoy exploring rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, or scenic countryside, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking, and cycling. The area is also rich in history, culture, and local events, creating an excellent work-life balance for staff and their families.

Join us at an exciting time as we continue to drive our school and wider community forwards.

Wadebridge School has just over 1,000 students aged 11 to 16 and has been an academy since 2012. We were successfully inspected by Ofsted in April 2025 – the full report is available on our school website: www.wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk