1480
- The original building that would become The Old Hall School (now Wrekin Prep) was constructed by Edward Forester as a family residence in Wellington.
- It remained a private home for nearly 300 years.
Our Hertitage
Over 150 years of history
A Timeline of Tradition and Progress
1845
- Official founding of The Old Hall School, now known as Wrekin Prep.
- It is recognised today as the oldest prep school in Shropshire.
1880
- Wrekin College was founded by Sir John Bayley under its original name, Wellington College.
- Established with a philosophy focused on individual attention and holistic development.
1920
- The estate was sold to Reverend Percy Warrington and renamed Wrekin College.
1943–1952
- The Reverend Canon Guy Pentreath served as Headmaster, becoming one of the school’s most notable leaders.
17 March 1967
- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Wrekin College.
- She was presented with a bound copy of A Brief History of Wrekin College and a cricket bat for her sons.
2006
- A major milestone: The Old Hall School moved from its historic building on Limekiln Lane to purpose-built, modern facilities on the Wrekin College campus.
- The two schools officially joined under one educational trust, the Wrekin Old Hall Trust.
2025
- The Old Hall School was renamed Wrekin Prep to reflect its unified identity within the Wrekin College family.
- Wrekin College became a fully integrated school educating children aged 4 to 18 across Wrekin Prep, Wrekin Senior, and Wrekin Sixth.
