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 school has a diverse intake 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 .

School Information

Address: Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR
Website: http://www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 01264405060
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Wiltshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jennifer Moore
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135804

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1300
Number of Pupils: 1155
Number of Boys: 568
Number of Girls: 587

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British71.30%823
African5.50%64
Other Asian4.60%53
Other White3.70%43
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%33
Caribbean2.90%33
Other Black2.30%27
Other Mixed2.10%24
White and Black Caribbean1.40%16
White and Asian1.10%13
Unclassified1.00%11
Chinese0.40%5
Indian0.30%3
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%2
Pakistani0.10%1
Irish0.10%1
White and Black African0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.21)
Of the 173 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 156 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.21
Local authority average
-0.26
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
17%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
27%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
40.6
Local authority average
36.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.3
Local authority average
3.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Wellesley Road , SP11 9LT
2out of 4 811 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Oatway Road , SP9 7FP
3out of 4 1,697 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ludgershall Castle Primary School
Short Street , Ludgershall SP11 9RB
3out of 4 1,958 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)
Ordnance Road , SP9 7QD
3out of 4 2,134 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Clarendon Infants' School
Ordnance Road , SP9 7QD
3out of 4 2,134 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Wellington Academy
Tidworth Road , SP11 9RR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Castledown School
Tidworth Road , Ludgershall SP11 9RR
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thistledown Education Centre
St James Street , Ludgershall SP11 9QF
- not rated 1,403 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.