The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jake Bailey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oatway Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wellington Lions Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wellington Lions Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
Wellington Lions Primary Academy currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellington Lions Primary Academy take?
Wellington Lions Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellington Lions Primary Academy?
Wellington Lions Primary Academy is in Tidworth, SP9 7FP, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellington Lions Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wellington Lions Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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