The Wellington AcademyTidworth Road , Ludgershall

Located in Ludgershall, The Wellington Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Wellington Academy currently has around 1155 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .