Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Oatway Road, Tidworth, SP9 7FPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wellington Lions Primary Academy is a primary school in Tidworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Tidworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 14 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils act on the school values, particularly to be 'curious.' Leaders encourage pupils to be inquisitive. Many pupils join the school at different times during the year. Leaders get to know pupils quickly to welcome them and understand their needs. Leaders have raised expectations for behaviour in recent years. Pupils respond well to this most of the time, although pupils say that, on occasion, the behaviour of a few sometimes fall short of expectations. In lessons, pupils focus on their learning. For example, children in Reception move calmly between formal learning and other activities. Pupil ambassadors help pupils to manage friendship fallouts. Pupils report that bullying hardly ever happens and that staff act quickly to resolve it if it does. Leaders involve all pupils in discussions about the school by posing 'big questions' for everyone to debate. For example, the school council recently considered how to be more inclusive. Leaders plan a variety of clubs for pupils. These include rugby, choir and mini-police. The 'Dandelion club' is a space to recognise the experiences of military children. Clubs change termly, and there is high attendance. Although they appreciate the clubs available in school, some pupils and parents say there are fewer trips and experiences beyond the school.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders do not check robustly the impact of the curriculum. This means they do not have the knowledge they need to refine it. Leaders need to make sure subject leaders have the procedures and skills they need so they can develop their subjects effectively.
- Some parents lack confidence in the school. They feel that communication or responses from leaders about their concerns are not sufficient. Leaders need to consider how they can communicate with parents more effectively so more parents share the confidence that staff and pupils have in the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Wellington Lions Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Clarendon Infants' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Zouch Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Ludgershall Castle Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Dunstone
- Phone
- 01264310780
- Address
- Oatway Road, Tidworth, SP9 7FP
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 140224
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.