The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,155
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Moore
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, SP11 9RR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Wellington Academy a selective school?
No. The Wellington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Wellington Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Wellington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Wellington Academy?
The Wellington Academy currently has 1,155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wellington Academy take?
The Wellington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Wellington Academy?
The Wellington Academy is in Ludgershall, SP11 9RR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wellington Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Wellington Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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