Exceptional IGCSE Achievement — World and National Recognition
Wingate pupils have recently delivered an extraordinary performance in the IGCSE examinations, earning international recognition that reflects the very best of a Wingate education. Our pupils achieved 12 top awards from the Pearson International Exam Board — 10 “Best in the World” awards in English Language and English Literature, along with 2 “Best in Spain” awards in Spanish and Psychology.
One pupil even secured the remarkable double honour of Best in the World in English and Best in Spain in Spanish — a testament to exceptional talent, dedication and the depth of academic support at Wingate.
What makes this achievement especially significant is that the majority of these pupils are not native English speakers, coming from countries such as Spain, Lithuania and Poland, with only one pupil from the UK — a powerful testament to the strength of our English‑medium British curriculum and the ambition of our pupils.
The Regional Development Manager from the Pearson Exam Board commented:
“I’ve never seen anything like that before in my life! An amazing achievement — that must have been a really special cohort.”
This outstanding success underscores Wingate School’s commitment to academic excellence, rigorous learning, and world‑class outcomes. It is further evidence that our pupils are prepared not just for examinations, but to thrive at top universities and in global careers.
Wingate School is dedicated to offering international students a high-quality British education
Placing a strong emphasis on both the right attitude and academic achievement, our students graduate as confident and well-rounded individuals.
“At Wingate, our number one priority is optimising the quality of education and variety of experiences for our students. We invest heavily in our staff, using stringent recruiting techniques and we maintain a very low student to teacher ratio. We are recognised as an “Outstanding School in every aspect” by BSO inspectors. Our children leave school with good grades, a wonderful command of the English language, and as happy, confident, well rounded individuals, fully prepared for the real world.”
Education
At Wingate School, students thrive under the dedicated care and guidance of our passionate and highly skilled teachers.
At Wingate, our teachers adapt their teaching to meet the unique needs of each student. We recognise that every child is an individual, and this understanding not only helps them gain confidence in themselves and their abilities but also allows teachers to provide more tailored support when needed.
What the BSO inspectors said
A British Education
Nurturing open-mindedness, creativity, and innovation in individuals
Fostering a School Environment that:
- Welcomes, respects, includes, and celebrates students from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Cares for, nurtures, and supports every student
- Ensures students feel safe and secure
- Encourages independent thinking and effective communication of ideas and opinions
What the BSO inspectors said
Cultivating a positive, friendly, and supportive atmosphere by:
- Encouraging students to show respect for adults, teachers, and their peers.
- Promoting a sense of well-being and security within the Wingate community.
- Recognising their value as young learners and assisting them with any challenges they may encounter.
What the BSO inspectors said
Delivering exceptional learning experiences that:
- Are facilitated by skilled and highly qualified educators.
- Support, stretch, and challenge students to achieve and surpass their potential.
- Foster independence in students as learners, both inside and outside the classroom.
What the BSO inspectors said
Nurturing the ‘Whole Student’ through:
- Comprehensive and supportive personal development, complemented by tutorial and pastoral care systems
- Well-structured programmes for Personal, Social, and Health Education
- Engagement in enrichment activities
- Participation in initiatives that encourage independent and collaborative efforts to support local communities
What the BSO inspectors said
Facilitating clear pathways for our students towards further study and employment by:
- Collaborating with Unifrog to equip our students with the best possible advantages for accessing university.
- Encouraging work experience opportunities during the holidays to enhance their university or job applications and foster well-rounded individuals.
- Equipping students with essential skills and knowledge during their time at Wingate to nurture open-minded, creative, and innovative thinkers.
What the BSO inspectors said
Why you should enrol?
10 reasons for choosing Wingate School for your children
To simplify the challenging process of selecting the right school, we have compiled a list of unique features that illustrate why Wingate School is the ideal choice for you and your child as they embark on their academic journey.
Graduating with a strong command of the English language equips students for any educational or career path they choose, facilitating their transition to universities and career opportunities worldwide. Children leaving Wingate are often regarded as ‘native English speakers,’ providing them with a significant advantage in both their personal and professional lives.
While ensuring your child becomes bilingual in English and Spanish is a key reason to choose Wingate, it is not our only aim. We are dedicated to teaching our children to be polite, courteous, independent, and innovative thinkers. Coupled with the high-quality education they receive at Wingate, these attributes make our students highly sought after as employees and business partners, enabling them to gain admission to universities across the globe. Their success stems not only from their academic achievements but also from the interpersonal skills and extracurricular knowledge they acquire during their time at Wingate.
We prepare our pupils for life after school, not just by giving them a broad and well balanced education but also by instilling correct values and attitudes to give them the best start in life. We nurture a love of learning, alongside a stimulating and inspiring learning journey to achieve these goals. Our exam results speak for themselves IGCSE and A-level.
With an average student to teacher ratios of 14:1, your child gets the individual attention necessary for them to thrive. Children are known personally by their teachers which not only gives the children a feeling of self worth and improves their self confidence, but also allows the staff to carefully monitor the child’s development.
We recognise and acknowledge the unique spirit and talent of each individual child. Children have a sense of belonging in a supportive and happy environment where their range of talents and creativity will be nurtured enabling them to achieve excellence.
We expect high standards of behaviour of our pupils at all times and have full control of which students are allowed to study at Wingate. This ensures that the learning environment around your child is correctly maintained. We encourage respectful, open and tolerant attitudes towards other pupils and the students are responsive to this. Have a look at our school policies here
We have a robust recruiting process and full control of our employment policies to ensure the best teachers are always at Wingate. We know how important having quality staff is to the education of your child and, at this school, teachers are highly valued and respected. They are all dedicated to creating a genuine love of learning within each pupil and are trained to promote independent thinking throughout the school.
The level of English in the school is second to none in the whole of Spain. Children are surrounded by native English speaking teachers and are immersed in the English language at all times. Your child is surrounded constantly by high quality English (by staff and other students) and soon becomes fluent. With 4 full time native Spanish teachers teaching your child Spanish as a second language up to 5 classes a week, the level of Spanish in the school is maintained at a high level, preparing the children also for a career in Spain.
All our senior students from Year 5 onward work with Chromebooks and Google Classroom full time, Years 3 & 4 have access to a class set. This enables them to develop their computer skills and prepares them for a career in a modern office. They research class material, do their homework, play creative learning games, read their textbooks, give presentations… and more, all on their own personal laptop.
Every classroom is equiped with a large touchscreen interactive board to enhance lesson engagement.
We have a team of AI coordinators who are constantly analysing the latest developments in teaching methodology. They liaise constantly with our teaching staff to implement this new technology in the classroom. The aim is not only to create more personalised and intuitive lesson plans suited to each individual student, but also to orient the children in AI and how to use this tool in the real world.
With over 34 different nationalities at the school and a very active approach to diversity, students are prepared to be a part of a global community where attitudes and experiences are shared. An understanding and consideration of others is not just taught but also experienced.
We also have a Parent Portal available where parents can access their child’s academic information and track their progress in real-time. We encourage open communication, as we believe that the partnership between parents and teachers is vital to helping children reach their full potential. In both Foundation and Primary School we regularly invite parents to Open Classes, providing an opportunity to observe their child’s learning firsthand. Additionally, we hold Open Days across the entire school, where parents can engage in one-on-one discussions with individual teachers about their child’s development.
This strict 3 day evaluation by 4 highly trained inspectors analyses all aspects of a school’s education program and staff abilities and has rated Wingate as an “OUTSTANDING school in all aspects”. Only 80 overseas British schools in the world (and only 5 in Spain) have achieved such a high accolade.
Wingate Team
Meet some of team
Education
Miss Pearson
Head of Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Mrs Estévez
Head of Primary School
Miss Tolfrey
Head of Senior School
Mr Howells
Head of Wingate
Administration
Miss García
School Secretary
Miss Ramírez
School Secretary
Mrs Kicks
School Secretary
