Zouch Academy
Wavell Road, Tidworth, SP9 7JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Zouch Academy is a primary school in Tidworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 1st of 4 primary schools in Tidworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 7 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils flourish at Zouch Academy. They are proud to belong to this exceptional community. Staff have the highest aspiration for every pupil. The school's values shine through the daily interactions between pupils and adults. Parents are unwavering in their support for the school. They appreciate the care and help the school provides. Children in Nursery receive an excellent start to their education. Adults have high expectations of all children and they respond exceptionally well to these. Children understand and follow the daily routines well. The culture of positive behaviour permeates the school. Many pupils join the school mid-year. They quickly adopt the school's high expectations and settle extremely well. This makes for a harmonious and safe place in which to learn. The pastoral support the school provides for pupils and their families is exceptional. The school builds positive relationships with pupils and families as a matter of priority when they join. This supports them to feel part of the school family. Pupils and adults' well-being is at the core of the curriculum. The 'kind minds' focus helps pupils to develop a breadth of strategies to look after their mental health and well-being.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
433 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Zouch Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Lions Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Clarendon Infants' School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Ludgershall Castle Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nina Johnson
- Phone
- 01980842293
- Address
- Wavell Road, Tidworth, SP9 7JF
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 140685
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.