The Wellington Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RROpen in maps

The Wellington Academy is a secondary school in Ludgershall for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 18th of 26 secondary schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 October 2022, report published 28 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

185 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths33.5%

33.5%, 11.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.3%

57.3%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc12.4%

12.4%, 28.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.53

3.53, 0.56 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

23 students

Average point score per A level entry25.84

25.84, 9.16 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,121 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300

Eligible for free school meals19.6%

19.6%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.7%

11.7%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Wellington Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Harrow Way Community School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.4
Avon Valley Academy7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 34.8
John Hanson Community School7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.5
Rookwood School7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 47.2
Farleigh School8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Hannah Whitaker
Phone
01264405060
Website
thewellingtonacademy.org.uk
Address
Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
135804

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.