Wright was born of humble parentage in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1560, and probably attended the refounded free school there (now St Albans School), where preference was given to poor scholars of the borough. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford in 1574 at the age of 14, was elected to a scholarship in 1575, and graduated as a B.A.
Wright was born into humble origins in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1560, possibly attending the restored free school there (now known as St Albans School), where preference was given to poor borough scholars. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford in 1574 at age fourteen, won a scholarship in 1575, and graduated with an undergraduate degree.